Beulah Kathryn Watkins

Beulah Kathryn Watkins, 88, beloved wife of the late Graft Watkins, for over 60 years. Cherished by her surviving daughters, Pamela J. Copenhefer, Winifred L. Bradler (Creighton J.) and Constance K. Jung (Theodore). A son, Gary G. preceded her in death. Born in Hamilton to Chester A. and Katherine R. (Purdy) Moore. She was little sister to Ethel I. Hasler, Arthur H. Moore, Mina M. Lewis, Gladys L. Korn, and Russell C. Moore, all who preceded her in death. She attended Hamilton city schools and was a proud alumnus of Class of 1944. In 1947, she and W.W.II Navy Veteran, Graft Watkins were married at Trinity Episcopal Church. For over 25 years, she was partner, secretary and bookkeeper for The Watkins Company, the company that she and her husband began in the 1960’s. An avid fan of ice skating and dancing, she enjoyed dancing with her favorite dance partner, her husband. She and Graft also enjoyed traveling and visited many wonderful places during retirement. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was caring, dependable and helpful to friends and neighbors. Grandmother of 7: Melissa J. Trifiletti (Anthony), Natalie G. Stearns (Erik), Creighton C. Bradler, Kimberly A. Szymanski (Mike), Robert T. Jung, Andrew T. Jung (Dawn), and Kristin A. Watkins. Great grandmother of 5: Luca, Nathaniel, Carson, Madeline, and Emma. Beulah passed away on December 11, 2012 after a brief illness. Services are private.