Anna Mae Watkins

Anna Mae Watkins, 101, of Texarkana, Ark., formerly of Caraway, Ark., passed away October 5, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Watkins was born February 12, 1910 in Craighead County, Ark. She was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church and past Grand Electa and Worthy Matron of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charlie P. Watkins; four sisters; five brothers; and one grandchild. Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia McEwen of Texarkana, Ark.; sons, Garland Watkins of Lakeland, Tenn. and Leonard Watkins of Burns, Tenn.; sister, Mary Lee Collins of Texarkana, Ark.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2011 at East Memorial Chapel - Downtown with Rev. Craig Jenkins and Rev. Richard Posey officiating. Family had received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2011 at East Funeral Home - Downtown. Family will also receive friends at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Caraway Baptist Church, Caraway, Ark. with service to follow at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Caraway Cemetery, Caraway, Ark. Memorials may be made to Beech Street First Baptist Church New Day Fund or Eastern Star, Texarkana, Ark. Estaral Fund. Online tributes may be made to www.eastfunralhome.com.