Sarah Ruth Watkins Obituary
The passing of Sarah Ruth Watkins of Athens, Tennessee, born in Rhea County, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 17, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sarah Ruth Watkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter James Watkins and Maggie Genoa Millsaps Watkins; and her siblings, Josie Watkins, Bessie Ingram, Dixie Henderson (Jack), Lee Watkins, Charlie Watkins, Robert Watkins, Torbert T. Watkins, Litton Watkins, Walter Gray Watkins, Johnny Watkins and Dean Watkins.
She is survived by: her niece Donna Wattenbarger (Eddie) of Athens; her great-niece Melanie Johnson (Mike); her nephew Noah Johnson of Old Fort; and her in-laws, Bronce Henderson and James Henderson.
