Opaline Watkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Opaline Watkins of Bellefontaine, Ohio, born in Paintsville, Kentucky, who passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 91. 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 Opaline Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Trimble and Eva Trimble (Williams); her husband Walter "Ray" Watkins I; her son Walter "Bud" Watkins II; and her siblings, Wade Trimble, Anna Lee Rutan and Dorothy L. Stidham.
She is survived by: her son Paul W. Smith of Belle Center, Ohio; her grandchildren, Sherry Stettler, Jon Watkins (Rebekah), Andrew Watkins (Emily), Daniel Watkins (Sara), David Smith (Kathleen) and Steve Smith (Sara); her brother Robert Trimble (Nancy) of Michigan; and her daughter-in-law Kathy Watkins. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.
