Carmelita M. Watkins
Carmelita M. Watkins, age 93, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Sunset Home. She was born on March 6, 1930 in LaGrange, MO, the daughter of Edward ‘Boss’ & Minnie (Coin) Dade. She first married Harry Garr. He preceded her in death. Carmelita later married Donald Tolls. She then later married Alfonzo Watkins. He preceded her in death.
Carmelita worked at Motorola and then St. Mary Hospital. She later worked as a babysitter until she turned 80. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Carmelita loved to Crochet, western movies and soap operas.
She is survived by:
ONE SON: Harry Garr, Sr. of LaGrange, MO.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Harry Garr, Jr. (Amanda) of Kansas City, MO; Angie Robertson (Rick) of Blanchester, OH and Amber Hudnut (Richie) of Canton, MO.
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Aridessa White (Macen), Shelby Shelton (Isaiah), Noelle Robertson, Olivia Garr, and Garrett Hudnut.
GREAT-GREAT- GRANDSON: Beau White
Sister-in-law: Virginia Dade.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives including a special niece Tammy Fountain and her husband Gordon survive.
Carmelita was also preceded in death by her parents, a child in infancy, and her siblings; Eleanora, Goldie, Sylvia, Roberta, Mary, Denzel, Wade, George, and James ‘PeeWee’.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:00 Noon in First Baptist church. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 until the time of the services at 12:00 Noon at the church. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or to the Sunset Home. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Carmelita I will miss you dearly.
LoVe you always💜
Carmelita was an amazing woman with a beautiful soul. My late husband Kenny lived next to her on 10th Street for yrs. We was always talking out by the fence every day. She will truly be missed
Carmelita was an amazing woman and was a loving person. She will be missed dearly. Condolences goes out to the family.
I will definitely miss my Granny bug
Granny we love you dearly! Thank you for all the love and joy that you brought to our family. You will be forever in our hearts.
We are remembering Carmelita as she walked the halls of St. Mary Hospital leaving her footprints on the St. Mary Hospital legacy.
The St. Mary Hospital community offers our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and former co-workers.
Friends of St. Mary Hospital
Carmelita was a special soul and I am blessed to have known her. She had a smile that lit up the entire room and a love for everyone. I always left with her wonderful words of wisdom that I will always cherish. I will miss her dearly. Such a beautiful life to celebrate.
God bless her beautiful spirit she definitely will be missed, I last saw her when she was about 77 years old. Tried to keep in touch, but never got around to it. She definitely loves children. I was one of her foster children. She took care of me very well but she’s definitely in a better place now. Blessed to be 93 that’s a blessing in itself, God bless the family in their bereavement.
Am sorry to hear of her passing, last time i visited with her, she had some good stories for me about my father. She sure was a sweet lady.
Granny we love you dearly! Thank you for all the love and joy that you brought to me from the time I met you with my husband James. So many stories setting in your living room to your room at Sunset Home. You will be forever in our hearts.& will be missed by so many Rest In Heaven UNTILL we meet again.
We will miss lita ( aunt Carmelita) she was a great friend and part of our family for years. She will truly be loved and missed. Our prayers and condolences are with poochie and the family. Rih Lita
Rest in peace mother you have earned your wings