Jeanette Eda Watkins

Jeanette E. Watkins, age 93, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in the comfort of her family's presence.

She was born on December 12, 1923, at Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Carl D. and Beulah P. (Kelly) Trautwein. She attended school at Morgan, Michigan, and later married Lawrence Walter Watkins, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Watkins is survived by daughter Vera (Bob) Weichel, sons Steve (Connie) Watkins, Lloyd (Bonnie) Watkins, Clair (Bobbie) Watkins, and Danny Watkins, ten grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces Kathy Jo (Brad) Carpenter, Paula Payne Wrubel, and Shelly Hartman, nephews Michael (Christy) Payne and Ralph (Ruth) Payne, and of course, her beloved dog "Sweetie".

She was preceded in death by her son Lee, sisters Eva (Clinton) Payne and Mary Jane Troutwine, and brothers Clair, Frank, Carl, and Richard Troutwine.

Jeanette Watkins was a wonderful Mom, always hard working, was a voluntary grandparent through school, was kind to everyone, and was a caregiver her entire life. She loved flowers and gardening, and was entertained by the birds and wildlife that came to her feeders. She spoke well of everyone.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 24, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 South Broadway in Hastings, with interment at Riverside Cemetery.