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Evelyn Wright Watkins, age 88 of Forest City passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. 

She was born March 29, 1926 in Jackson, Mississippi and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Forest City.  She was a member of the Asbury Sunday School Class, the Roe Walker Circle and served on various committees in the local church as well as the District and Conference.  She had a great love for the church and its people.

Evelyn was a full partner with Robert in their photography studio, artistically as well as administratively.  She also partnered with her husband in their faithful fund raising and support for the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.   She was also a member of the D.A. R. and had served as Chapter Historian. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lanta Case Wright, sister, Shirley Wright Ramsey and her daughter, Ann Watkins.

Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Robert M. Watkins, two daughters, Linda Watkins Freeman and husband Richard of Dothan, AL, Reverend Pamela Jane Watkins of Durham, NC, and a grandson, Richard Freeman, Jr. of Dothan. AL.

Funeral services were held in the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. J O'Neil Haynes, Reverend Wesley Judy, and Reverend Pamela Jane Watkins officiating.  Interment was held in the Cool Springs Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that memorials be made to the Robert & Evelyn Watkins Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 341 East Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. 

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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