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Mrs. America Watkins was born June 27, 1927 in 
 
Meriwether County. The daughter of the late Mr. Warren 
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A/dine Watkins. 
 
At an early age she joined the Farguson Chapel 
 
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Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. She was a faithful 
 
member until her death. She served as a Church Secretary ) 
 
for many years. She also served on the Mother Board until ;~ 
 
declining health. She served wherever she was needed and ~ 
 
did everything she could to help the church to continue to 
 
make progress as long as she was in good health. The Lord '. 
 
called her to rest on Thursday, February 2, 2006. 
 
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Mrs. America Watkins was preceded in death by her 
 
daughter, Mrs. Betty M. Willingham, two sons: Mr. Eddie 
 
Watkins and Mr. Roger Williams. Her son, Arthur Irving, 
 
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leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Mrs. Ozella 
 
Thomas (Aze/1 Thomas), Decatur, Georgia; Ms. Darlene 
 
Watkins of Atlanta, Georgia. Three sons: Mr. Arthur Irving 
 
(Brenda Irving) of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Joseph Watkins and 
 
Mr. Emmanuel Watkins, both of Atlanta, Georgia; One son- 
 
in-law, Minister Willie M. Willingham (Mary A. Willingham) of ) 
 
Atlanta, Georgia, three step-children: Ms. Betty Froster, Ms. ~; Ollie Froster, & Mr. Oster Froster all of Griffin, Georgia; two 
 
sisters, Ms. Lena// Irving of Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Mae 
 
Smith of De_catur, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Willie James 
 
Irving, Sr., of Atlanta, Georgia, 27 grandchildren, 66 great- 
 
grandchildren, 77 great-great grandchildren, and a host of 
 
nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 
 
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''ry"ou wi[[find Peace in tfie 27tfi Psa[m" / "/ 
, Tfie Lordis my Cigfit andmy sa[vation wlio 
sfia[[I fear? Tfie Lordis my strengtfi ofmy 
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You might have visited her at home or the hospital 
 
giving ofyour time and stayed; 
 
You might have phones, sent a card or flowers 
 
Or you may have brought food 
 
Or sat at home and prayed. Whatever you did, whateyer you said. 
 
Do not grieve because she is not dead. 
 
The body is gone but the spirit is free. Her soul is happy as it can be. 
 
We sincerely thank you. 
 
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