Velda Watkins Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velda Watkins (Ina, Illinois), departing on June 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Velda leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Velda Watkins or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her daughter JoAnn; her brothers, Ray Dean Miner, David Miner, Richard Miner and Floyd Miner; and her parents, Gertrude Miner and Joseph Leon Miner.
She is survived by: her close friend Anthony Donazio; her daughter Janice Kniffen; her son-in-law Reverend Michael Kniffen; her siblings, Jeanie Wells, Mary Simshauser, Charles Miner, Joe Miner and Donnie Miner; her granddaughters, Jennifer Whitaker (Bryan), JoAnn Atkins, Juliec Vauple (Keith) and Jackie Gans (Steve); her great grandchildren, Jessica Potts, Seth Headlee, Hunter Sinclare, Andrew Burnett, Daniel Burnett, Samuel King, Christian Goldsberry, Isabella Brown and Elijah Gans; and her great great grandchildren, Elizabeth Burnett, Vivienne Burnett, Marcus Burnett, Emaleigh Simmons, Heavenlee Sinclair and Joshua Sinclair. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
