Eva Christiana Centilla Watkins, of Staten Island, NY, a native of Antigua, West Indies, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the age of 94 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the youngest of ten children and the sweetest, easy-going person who always had an infectious smile and a kind word of encouragement.
Eva was a member of the Staten Island Seventh-day Adventist Church, and very dedicated to her faith. She enjoyed gardening and cooking meals for her family.
Eva was a devoted, loving, and kind-hearted mother, and was loved by many family members and friends throughout her life. She placed her family above all else and cherished her time with them. She will be dearly missed.
Eva was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Leopold Watkins and Princess Adasseh Henry; sisters, Dorcas Watkins, Gwendolyn Watkins, Eugenie Warren, Ionie Martin, Joyce Goodwin, and Charity Anthony; brothers, Waldron Watkins, Robert Watkins and Samuel Caleb.
She is survived by her sons, Samuel (Naomi), Joe (Carmen); daughters, Paulita (Edgar), Frederica, Matilda, Elva, Beverly and Adelaide; She was an adored and beloved grandmother to 12 grandchildren, Casford Colville Carr, Dwane Colin Carr, Claude Clinton Carr, Sheryl Carla Garvey, Joann Samantha Carr, John Turner, Marsha Turner, Lisa Turner, Tonisha Tobitt, Rea Tobitt-Tobe, Kami Tobitt-Draggon and Kaj Tobitt; 18 cherished great grandchildren; Shanique Justice Carr, Johseim Jahlik Carr, Sh’Nae Cayla Carr, Deneah Sabrina Carr, Judah Jahlik Carr, Jahnai Jahlik Carr, Jahmoi Jahleek Ortiz, D’Nejah Allysha Carr, Jeidah Jemia Carr, Demoy Colin Carr, J’Nayah Kelissa Smith, J’Sai Kingsman Smith, Laila Gittens, Liahna Gittens, Christiana Tobe, David Tobe, III, Ciana Tobe and Maeve Draggon; 1 great- great grandchild, A’Meila Milani Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Viewing is Monday, August 9, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Harmon Funeral Home, Staten Island. Harmon Funeral Home 571 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10310 (718) 442-5056. Service will follow directly after viewing.
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, 1852 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314, on Tuesday, August 10th.
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