Claudine Gaines Watkins's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Hermitage, Tennessee

Claudine Gaines Watkins

August 15, 1937 - January 24, 2026 (88 years old)

Hermitage, Tennessee

Claudine Gaines Watkins's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Hermitage, Tennessee

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Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

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Claudine Gaines Watkins

August 15, 1937 - January 24, 2026 (88 years old)

Hermitage, Tennessee

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Claudine Gaines Watkins Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Claudine Gaines Watkins of Hermitage, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on January 24, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 Claudine Gaines Watkins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Claytor and Pauline Claytor; her son Mark Gaines; her husband Reed Watkins; and her granddaughter Tai Gaines.

She is survived by: her children, Sherrie Stewart (Rick), Karen Bordon, Lori Ashton (Martin), Gary Gaines, Jeffrey Watkins and David Gaines Jr.; her stepchildren, Hank Watkins (Sandy) and Teresa Kemp; and her brothers, Claude Claytor Jr. (Becky) and John Leo Claytor (Linda).

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Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery



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Entombment

Spring Hill Cemetery - Chapel Mausoleum
5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216

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Feb 02

Celebration of life

Saint Joseph Arimathea Episcopal Church
103 Country Club Dr, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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