Grace Bernice Watkins Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 7, 2021, at the age of 93, Grace Bernice Watkins of Murphy, North Carolina, born in Graham, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Grace Bernice Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Starlin Sawyer and Mattie Gladden Sawyer; her husband Jack Watkins; her daughter Joanne Watkins Payne; her brother Willard; her sister-in-law Mary Jane Sawyer; her brothers, Beacher Sawyer and Boyd; her sister-in-law Bell Sawyer; her niece Willa Mae Sawyer Millsaps; and her nephew Shannon Sawyer.
She is survived by: her children, Melinda Lee (Ricky) and Charles Watkins (Brandy); her grandchildren, Tresa Whitherspoon, Kimberly Watkins and Reagan Watkins; her sister-in-law Ann Sawyer; her great grandchildren, Samantha Brendle, Ashleigh Wall, Sara Dilbeck, Bret Stevens and Erica Carter; and her pet Boo Boo. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
