Obituary of Marie S. Watkins

Marie Schaeffer Watkins, 82, Morgantown, WV, formally of Oakland, MD, died on February 26, 2012, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after battling cancer. Born March 26, 1929 in Washington D.C., she is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Douglas Watkins, Morgantown; two daughters, Linda Marden, Morgantown and Bonnie Swyter, Oakland; two sons, W. Mark Watkins and Steve Watkins, Oakland, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Oakland, MD, where a service will be held in her remembrance on March 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon. Reception will follow immediately, honoring many of her accomplishments. Marie was a bookkeeper/secretary for many businesses including Bechtel Corp., Jay Dee Studio, NSA, and Hyde Laundry. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters, Sew Crafty Ladies of St. Paul's (she crocheted over 700 Linus blankets for hospitalized children in the last 12 years), numerous choirs as the pianist and vocals, and the Business Women's Club of Gaithersburg. Marie was also an avid artist and craftswoman, painting many pieces of artwork for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Rosenbaum Family House, PO Box 8228, Morgantown, WV, 26506. Service Information