Edna Watkins Obituary
In loving memory of Edna Watkins (Rome, Georgia), who departed this world on September 17, 2024 at the age of 99. Edna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edna Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Edna may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, John F. Martin and Rebecca Barnett Martin; and her caregiver Fay Holden. She was also cherished by her family, nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Good Shepherd Funeral Home (2750 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens (2549 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165).
In keeping with Edna's giving nature, the family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to New Life Church of God, to P.O. Box 982, Rome, GA 30165.
