PATRICIA ANN WATKINS

Patricia Ann Watkins

Patricia Ann Watkins, 73, of Big Stone Gap, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Johnson City (TN.) Medical Center.

She was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Axley and Ellie (Cobb) Hurd; sister, Wilma Blakemore; and brothers, John Hurd, Danny Hurd and William Hurd.

Surviving are her daughter Cindy Dorton and husband, Fred; son, Tim Watkins (Karen), all of Big Stone Gap; grandchildren, Torey Dorton (Veronica), Tanner Dorton (Caitlyn), Derrick Watkins (Christa), and Michael Watkins; great grandchildren, Charlie Dorton, Zane Watkins and Zeke Watkins; sister, Cathy Clark, Pennington Gap; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 am Monday, August 23 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Lonnie Brooks officiating..

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Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Watkins family.