Richetta Mae Watkins Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richetta Mae Watkins of New Haven, Connecticut, whose life came to an end on April 24, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richetta Mae Watkins or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Corbin A. Pressey, Sr. and Mildred E. Pressey (Morris); her adoptive mother Georgiana Washington (Gena); her children, Gregory Juan Watkins, Robert Watkins and June Yvonne Watkins; her brother Corbin Pressey, Jr.; her great grandchild Soraya Taira Knotts-Watkins; and her cousin Lloyd Holmes.
She is survived by: her son Michael P. Watkins (Mikal Muhammad); her grandchildren, Michelle Y. Watkins and Gregory J. Watkins, II; her nephew Corbin A. Pressey, III (Traci); her nieces, Lisa Marie Pressey and Jacquelyn E. Pressey; her great grandchildren, Warren Ligon, Gregory Knotts-Watkins, Amani Knotts-Watkins, Unique Nayla Watkins and Yvonne Austin; her great-nephew Jayden D. Pressey; and her great-niece Kayla E. Pressey.
