In Memory Of
Marcella Watkins
1937
2015
Marcella Watkins
September 6, 1937 — April 24, 2015
WATKINS, Marcella M.
Age 77, of Dayton, OH, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (Berry) Gabbard and brother, Louise Gabbard.
Marcella is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willard Watkins; six children, Bill (Cindy), Ray (Melanie), Phil, Keith (Rhonda), Donna (Steve) Speer, and Lori (Aaron) Watkins; she also had 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty (Travis) Coe; two brothers, James (Maxine) Gabbard and Ray (Phyllis) Gabbard; brother-in-law, Farmer Watkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Bearcreek Cemetery.
Age 77, of Dayton, OH, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (Berry) Gabbard and brother, Louise Gabbard.
Marcella is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willard Watkins; six children, Bill (Cindy), Ray (Melanie), Phil, Keith (Rhonda), Donna (Steve) Speer, and Lori (Aaron) Watkins; she also had 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty (Travis) Coe; two brothers, James (Maxine) Gabbard and Ray (Phyllis) Gabbard; brother-in-law, Farmer Watkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Bearcreek Cemetery.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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