Joyce L. Watkins
Joyce L. Watkins, 80, of New Castle passed away Thursday morning at her residence.
Born Aug. 3, 1938, in McDonald, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Kathleen (Dennis) Charlier. She married William H. Watkins on Aug. 25, 1962. He survives at home.
Mrs. Watkins was a graduate of Zelienople High School.
She was a homemaker, where she enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting and being a Cub Scout leader. She most enjoyed baking, decorating and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Watkins was a charter member of Independent Methodist Church, where she was a part of the social committee and taught Sunday school.
Along with her husband, Joyce is survived by two daughters, Lynn (the Rev. Joseph) Rearick of Washington, Pa., and Amy (Richard Jr.) DeAugustine of New Castle; one son, William (Ronda) Watkins of New Castle; two brothers, Harry Charlier of Zelienople and Tim (Joann) Charlier of Zelienople; five grandchildren, Adam Rearick, Rachael Rider, Nicole Watkins, Elizabeth DeAugustine and Reis Watkins; and two great-grandchildren, Noah Rearick and Bonnie Rider.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Charlier; and one grandson; Chase Watkins.
WATKINS — Visitation for Joyce L. Watkins, who died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Independent Methodist Church, 1921 New Butler Road, New Castle. The Rev. Frederick Gilbert of Independent Methodist Church will be officiating.Burial will be at Parkside Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to the Allegheny Hospice, 4 Allegheny Square E #603, Pittsburgh, PA., 15212, or Independent Methodist Church.Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.
