Thelma Christine Watkins
Thelma Christine Watkins
Private services will be held for Thelma Christine Watkins, 101, formerly of West Plains, Missouri and a resident of Springfield, Missouri since 2015.
Mrs. Watkins passed away of natural causes on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at her home.
She was born November 17, 1919, at Hookerton, North Carolina, to Emmett C. Hoffman and Nannie Whaley Hoffman. She graduated from high school in 1936 and became a registered nurse prior to the start of WWII. While serving her country as a nurse and 1st Lieutenant, Thelma was stationed at various places in Europe and was active in the Rhineland campaign. While stationed in France, she met her future husband. On October 7, 1948, she was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to William H. (Bill) Watkins, who preceded her in death on November 11, 1998. After the war, she graduated from University of North Carolina with a Public Health Certification. Mrs. Watkins worked at the West Plains Memorial Hospital from 1963 through 1979 as a surgical nurse.
She is survived by her son, George Watkins and wife, Margaret, Springfield, Missouri and their two sons, Matthew and Todd, Austin, Texas; two sisters, Faye Cox and Nannie May Barrow, State of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 5, 2021 @ 5:58 pm
The Watkins Family,
My parents, my sister, and I were neighbors to your parents..we lived at 508 Monks Street just down the hill. My parents are Norris/Ivene Cozort and I am their oldest daughter. We are so sorry on the passing of Thelma. Our prayers/thoughts are with your family. During this difficult time may God encourage, strengthen, comfort, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
George
January 6, 2021 @ 10:09 am
Thank you for your thoughts they are much appreciated.
Kathy Beaty
January 6, 2021 @ 9:21 am
I remember Mrs. Watkins when I first started working at then WPMH and she was head of Surgery. in the ’70s.
She was a Great Nurse.
The I got to know her when we attended First Untied Meth Church together for several years. She always sit on the first roll on R side.
May she rest in peace.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty, LPN retired
George
January 6, 2021 @ 10:10 am
Thank you very much. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Kevin and Denise Dunaway
January 6, 2021 @ 10:58 am
George, Margaret and family: so sorry to hear of this. I know Thelma had to be so proud of you, George and your entire family. Prayers for peace and comfort. Prayers for comfort and healing.