Helen M. Watkins' Obituary
Helen M. Watkins (nee Tenant), age 95, passed away on the Northridge Heath Center in North Ridgeville after a brief illness.
She was born on December 19, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 59 years, moving from Little Rock, Arkansas. Helen worked as a caregiver for in home health care.
She enjoyed taking care of animals and found her greatest joy in raising her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her son Ward Watkins of North Ridgeville; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Watkins; son Charles Watkins Jr.; daughter Darlene Farmer; parents Coleman Ward and Mabel (nee Owens) Tennant; brother Ward “Buddy” Tennant. Services will be private
Family suggests donations be made to the Friendship APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.
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