Mrs. Catherine Watkins' Obituary
On February 4, 1932, Catherine Watkins was born to the late Buford and Tobitha Watkins. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Macedonia P. B. Church where she served faithfully. Later she united with the Central Chapel P. B. Church where she continued to serve faithfully. Mrs. Catherine Watkins worked many years with Mississippi Action for Progress (MAP) at East End Head Start Center. Working with children was her passion. After retirement, she began working with the Foster Grandparent Program in 2006. She leaves to cherish her memory two devoted sons, Dr. Greg Watkins, Sr. (Shirley) and Fredrick Watkins (Kellie); seven grandchildren, Carlos, Quina, Zenman, Greg, Jr., Kimberly, Karmen and Courtney; seven great grandchildren; four sisters, Emma Baily (Cleveland, Ohio), Ollie Alexander (Meridian, MS), Dorothy Watkins (Miami, Florida) and Margie Williams (Miami, Florida) and a host of other relatives and friends.
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