Gloria Jean Watkins Sharp Obituary
We bid farewell to Gloria Jean Watkins Sharp of Johnston City, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2025 at the age of 80. Gloria Jean Watkins touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Jean Watkins Sharp to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Pugh and Edna Pugh (Futrell); her former husband Eugene Sharp; and her husband George Watkins. She is survived by: her children, David Watkins (Zita) of Coulterville, Jerry Watkins (Jacque Chin) of Carterville, Molly Watson (David) of Johnston City and Johnny Watkins (Christina) of Ellis Grove; her grandchildren, Jennifer Duncan of Murphysboro, Joshua Watkins (Cheryl) of Marissa, Jeremy Watkins (Emalee) of Benton, Johnna Tango (Josh) of Stuttgart, Michelle Dover (Joseph) of Decatur, Brittni, Jackson Chin of Carterville, Mariah Meracle (Seth) of Pinckneyville, Teresa Black (Ashden), Tonya Watson-Denham (Jay) of Johnston City, Ceirra Rains (Jeff Ehlers), Amber Lohman (Lester) of Ellis Grove, Steve Hand (Julie) of Coulterville and Joe Hand (Carrie) of Coulterville; her great grandchildren, Emery Watkins of Marissa, Tyler Peterson of Murphysboro, Collin Duncan of Murphysboro, Oliver of Murphysboro, Theo Kosma of Murphysboro, Enslee of Benton, Jeremiah Watkins of Benton, Evelynn of Stuttgart, Amelia Tango of Stuttgart, Ashlynn, Bryce, Callen Dover of Decatur, Elias Meracle of Pinckneyville, David, Watson Black of Johnston City, Braelyn of Ellis Grove, Scarlett Rains of Ellis Grove, Harper of Ellis Grove, Haven Lohman of Ellis Grove, Tyler Hand of Coulterville, Paige of Coulterville and Paityn Hand of Coulterville; and her close friends, Jorge Torres of Texas, Ricky, Susie Walker of Cave-In, Anna Stewart of Texas and Rosie Wilson of Springfield.
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