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Bessie Mae Watkins Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2011 Bessie Mae Watkins, 78, of Quincy, died at 7:37 AM Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. She was born in Hardin County on September 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Harvey N. Sr. and Myrtle Legge Goings. She also was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Charles, Ronald, Mart and Ardel Goings; and a sister, Kathryn Cupps. On March 25, 1950 she married Clyde R. Watkins in DeGraff and he survives, along with three sons, Rick (Cindy) Watkins and Tim (Bo) Watkins both of Quincy, Mark Watkins of Dayton; two daughters, Debra Watkins of Bellefontaine and Vicki (Conley) Bell of Sidney; three brothers, Tom Goings of Sidney, Junior (Sondra) Goings of Bellefontaine and Floyd (Connie) Goings of DeGraff; a sister, Sarah Young of Bellefontaine; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was a homemaker who worked as a cook at Riverside Elementary for many years. The Revs. LeRoy Hughes and John Shelton conduct a funeral at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, where visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Burial is in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bessie M. Watkins Benefit Fund at the Citizens Bank of De Graff.

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There are currently 6 condolences.

Irish Wilcoxon irishshw@embarqmail.com Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 7:18 PM

Bessie always had a smile for me when we met. Her prayer needs were great but her testimony in life left a great impression on me. God bless you all during this time of great loss. Your Sister in Christ Jesus, Irish Wilcoxon

Lynda (Petty) Rose buckeyegrl33@live.com Tuesday March 1, 2011 at 12:55 PM

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Watkins. I went to school with Mark. I always liked Mrs. Watkins, she was very direct and she had a good heart. She will be missed.

Tom & Candi (jones) Dear Tuesday February 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Junior & Sondra, Sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything let us know. Tom & Candi

Ted and Pam Garner Monday February 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Tim...We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. May God keep and strengthen you in this time of need.

Becky Marvin) Moon Monday February 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM

Mark, My deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. Your family will be in my prayers.

Merle Orsborne Family Sunday February 13, 2011 at 1:57 PM

To Family , Stephanie and Myself are sorry for your loss. May the presence of God help you through this difficult time Thoughts and Prayers.

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