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Obituary For Edna Watkins

Ms. Edna Lovetta Watkins, 92, of Columbus, GA, passed on Monday, July 1, 2019.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Brown, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 12-1 p.m. EST at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Mrs. Watkins was born June 17, 1927 in Thomas County, GA to the late Dan McCree and the late Ida McCree. She worked for Walmart until she retired and was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sister, Eva Mae Hinson (Robert) of Miami, FL; three nieces, Juanita Hicks (Herbert), Christine Ross (Willie), Sharon Wilson (Stephen) all of Thomasville, GA; five nephews, Charles McCree, Edward Stephens both of Thomasville, GA, Frank A. Forrest of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Gregory K. Forrest of Tampa, FL and Derek Forrest of West Palm Beach, FL; other great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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To the Watkins family: During this difficult time the grief and sadness can be overwhelming but know that Jehovah understand and her is there to comfort you(Ps 34:18). Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

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I am so sorry for your loss you have my deepest sympathy. There is hope for our love ones the hope of the resurrection John 5 : 28 & 29 gives you that hope

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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