Irene M. Watkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Irene M. Watkins of Decatur, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Irene left this world on May 19, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene M. Watkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, L. Reuben Schwartz and Rachel P. Schwartz (Steury); and her siblings, Leonard, Dick Schwartz, Jeanette Koomler and Carol Yager.
She is survived by: her husband Marvin Watkins of Decatur, Indiana; her children, Elaine Sliger (Stephen) of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kevin Watkins (Annette) of Decatur, Indiana; her sister Flossie Cable (Robert) of Auburn, Indiana; her grandchildren, Michelle Aschliman (Brett), Matthew Sliger (Chasity), Melissa Sliger, Amanda Champion, Abbie Covington (Darren) and Adams Watkins; and her great grandchildren, Madison Aschliman, Morgan Aschliman, Mallory Aschliman, Brayden Sliger, Dylan Sliger, Caleb Sliger, Patrick Champion, Audrey Champion and William Covington.
Preferred memorials are to American Legion Post #43 Color Guard or Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church.
