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Obituary For Florence Watkins Amos
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Florence Watkins Amos 94, of West Maple Dr., Axton, VA transitioned peacefully at Ancora Compassionate Care, Reidsville, NC. She was born in Martinsville, VA on July 7, 1931, the daughter of the late William O. Watkins and Minnie E. Law Watkins.
Florence was a member of Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Missionary, was a member of the Choir and she was church Musician for over 50 years. retired from Standard Garments/Hampco Apparel after many years of service.
Florence leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and resilience through her two sons, Paul L. Amos (Wanda) of Axton, VA and Steven R. Amos of Richmond, VA; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Virgil O. Watkins of Martinsville, VA; sister-in-law, Leadell R. Watkins of Axton, VA; brother-in-law, Jimmie Carter of Axton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 50 Moral Hill Dr., Axton, VA with Pastor Waddell Jones, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Watkins Family Cemetery, 889 W. Maple Dr., Axton, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be present during this time. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Dr. Nathaniel Morris sent The Peace Lily for Florence Watkins Amos - August 13, 2025
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May your mother's soul rest in peace and may God give you the strength and peace that you need. Eric S. King
Steve (Family) Sending comfort, encouragement and healing prayers during this time. My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.
Sending prayers love and condolences From the Ratliff family
Steven & Family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the transition of your mother from her earthly home to her heavenly home. A life well lived, now she's able to take her rest to be with her heavenly family. It is never easy to lose those that we love, however, I pray that God grant you strength, comfort, and peace today and in the days ahead. Please know that you do not stand alone.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. PAUL AND STEVEN I ALWAYS CALLED YOUR MOM THE PIANO LADY, BECAUSE SHE PLAYED THE PIANO FOR PRETTY MUCH MOST OF THE CHOIRS ( THE JUNIOR CHOIR)WHEN WE ALL WERE GROWING UP, SHE WAS ALWAYS SO PATIENT WITH US EVEN WHEN WE MESSED UP OR HIT THE WRONG NOTE, HER WORDS WERE YA'LL WE ARE GOING TO TRY IT UNTIL YOU GET IT RIGHT. SHE MAY BE GONE IN SIGHT ,BUT SHE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. ONE TRUE GREAT LADY !
We are Sending Our Deepest Condolences to you all on the Bereavement of Mrs. Florence. Love The Adkins.
My condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.
My condolences to the Amos Family. Paul and Steven you're in my prayers.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
