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Obituary For Nellie Green Watkins
FRANKLIN – Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Triune Church of God In Christ, 1126 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA for Mrs. Nellie Green Watkins, 82, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette, LA.
Elder Benny J. Druilhet, Pastor of Triune Church of God In Christ, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mrs. Walkins was a faithful and dedicated member of Triune Church of God In Christ where she served as Superintendent of the Sunday School Department, President of the Women’s Department and Mission Department President. She was also a member of the Lafayette District Church of God In Christ.
Mrs. Watkin’s memories are being cherished by: her bonus son, Charles (Pauline) Watkins, Jr. of Fresno, TX; two bonus daughters, Sylvia Richard of Lafayette, LA and Ella Kilchrist (Alton) of Houston, TX; two brothers, Rochester (Lucille) Green of Houston, TX and Larry (Brenda) Green of Franklin, LA; three bonus grandsons, Nicholas and Courtney Richard, both of Lafayette, LA and Trinity Kilchrist of Houston, TX; two bonus granddaughters, Nicole and Sibienne Watkins, both of Fresno, TX; eleven bonus great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, Superintendent Charles Watkins, Sr.; her parents, Willie and Sedonia Cage Green; four brothers, Willie, Jr., Lester, Milton, and Baby Brother Green, her adopted brother, Clarence Batiste; two sisters, Elvira Green and Patricia Green Avery; niece/daughter, Keesha Green and three bonus grandchildren, Damien Watkins, Phylicia Richard and Kaya Kilchrist.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Triune Church of God In Christ. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Earlene Solomon sent The Peace Lily for Nellie Green Watkins - May 09, 2024
Our prayers and condolences are with your entire family. Pastor Freddie Solomon and the Carverdale Community Fellowship Church of God In Christ.
Aww Mrs. Nellie I just found out you went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What an honor and a privilege that God gave you to my family for such a short time to go and pray for you at the nursing home. I want thank you for praying Victoria through her hard times and I love you. You were such an amazing prayer warrior for me and my family. I will never forget the laughs, prayers, and doing Psalm 23 book with my sweet precious warrior!! You will be truly missed. Donna abd Victoria Johnson
I did not personally know Ms. Watkins. I know her bonus daughter Ella from previous employment in Lafayette,LA by the two of us. May God bless all of the family, friends, associates . Much love to Ella. Andrea Brisco- Opelousas,LA
The Obituary is a wonderful testament of Nellie's life. I remember her from Willow Street High School in Franklin La. She was always kind and had the prettiest smile on her face. My prayers goes out for her family and friends.
I send my deepest condolences to the family. Sis.Watkins was my Teacher at Gethsemane Christian Academy. She has a sweet spirit and awesome teacher. Her smile was warm and welcoming. She will be truly missed. 🙏🙏
I never met someone so kind...she always gave me words of encouragement..I loved her wisdom that she received from God. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT..SHE'LL WILL BE MY FOREVER FRIEND..IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH HER..IM GOING TO MISS HER SO MUCH..LOVE KEA
At rest with The Father! Love and Prayers to the family and Ms Pat Boyer, a faithful friend.
Praying for God Devine, Strength and Peace for the family in Jesus Christ Name. Amen
Elder Kenward Alexander Sr.
Send prayers and condolences to the family. Praying that God comfort you during this difficult time. Mrs.Watkins will be remembered by students who attended Park Avenue High School in Franklin, La. Rest in God's care until we meet again. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
My condolences and prayers thanking God for a precious Saint and all the love and memories left with us .prayes
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