Pauline Nations Watkins

1927 - 2013

Pauline Nations Watkins obituary, 1927-2013, Gastonia, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Pauline Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 11, 2013.

Pauline Nations Watkins, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at White Oaks Manor, Kings Mountain with her loving family by her side. She was born in Cherokee County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Nations and Charlotte Johnson Nations.
Mrs. Watkins was a Child Care Provider and Pre-School Teacher at First Assembly of God, member of the Clown Ministry, providing entertainment at local nursing homes, charity events and church events. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Mrs. Watkins is survived by one son, Ralph Watkins, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Kings Mountain; four daughters, JoAnne Seaman of Gastonia, Hattie Mae Webb, Paulette Taylor and husband Steve of Bessemer City, Candace Grayson and husband Jimmy of Kings Mountain; one brother, J. N. Nations and wife Linda of York, South Carolina; one sister, Maudie Jo Adams and husband Robert of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 18 great, great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday at Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia with the Funeral Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Monday in the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Blanton officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Ralph Loyd Watkins, Sr.; two sons, Rev. Alvin Watkins, Alton Watkins.
Memorials may be made to Levine Children's Hospital, c/o Carolina's HealthCare Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, North Carolina 28232.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com;
Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Watkins family.

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May 12, 2013

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Cathy Carpenter

you will always be loved.........prayers for the family.......and I can't go with my sister to see her..............but I will see her again one day..........I love you Pauline................

May 12, 2013

Raina Watkins

Words cannot begin to express the pain I am feeling over your loss. I miss you so much Grandma, but I know that you're in a much better place. I wish I had taken the time to spend more time with you and that is something I will always regret. You were always there for us. I love you very much and I will see you again one day.

May 12, 2013

Ruthie Goff

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Pauline was like family to me, i loved her dearly. We had alot of fun working together at First Assembly and many fun visits since. She was a very special lady and i will miss her.

May 11, 2013

Retha Bingham,Cornwell

Sorry for your loss,aunt Pauline will be deeply missed,she was a sweet and lovely lady and could make you laugh at times,I know how hard this is for her family,I still miss my mother so much,so charish the memories you shared praying they will give you peace and comfort....Love you all.

May 11, 2013

Alexis (lexie) Aiken

I miss you soo much nana told me that the last thing you told to pawpaw was to tell me you love me at that moment I had no words at all I felt like I could not move that was the most happiest moment I have ever had . I wish I could hug you 1 last time . I just can't believe your gone . I miss/love you sooo much!!!

May 11, 2013

Raina Watkins

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May 11, 2013

Christy Drum

The Lord has a new Angel, may he let her vist us from time to time. Love dearly and missed greatly.

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May 11, 2013

Raina Watkins

Words cannot begin to describe how much we will miss you Grandma. Life is already so different now. I am so heartbroken. I love you so much and wish I could go back and spend more time with you. You were always there for us and I remember being at your house when Hurricane Hugo came through. I got up to get ready for school and you told me to go back to bed because there would be no school that day. Thank you so much for taking care of me and Rusty at night when Momma and Daddy worked third shift. You will be dearly missed and you will always have a special place in my heart. :'(

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