Earnestine Watkins Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Earnestine Watkins of Peoria, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earnestine Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earnest Howard and Willie Mae Howard (Mitchell); her husband Walter Watkins; and her daughters, Stephanie Burnside, Sheila Burnside and Cheryl Cox.
She is survived by: her boyfriend Luis Castellanos of Peoria, IL; her children, Larry Riddle of Peoria, IL, Walter Watkins of Peoria, IL, Robert Burnside of Peoria, IL, Sylvia Watkins of Peoria, IL, Diane Burnside of Peoria, IL, Mary Jo Howard of Peoria, IL and Mary Harris of Indianapolis, IN; and her sisters, Myrtle Stevenson of Peoria, IL and Alice Howard of Inglewood, CA. She is also survived by grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
