Mrs. Watkins was born and raised in the Ooltewah area. She was the office manager of Anίlate Pest Control and of the Church of God faith. Nancy will always be remembered as a very loving, kind and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Eloise Oliver and infant daughter, Nancy.
Surviving are her husband of 14 years, Jeff Watkins; children, April (Edward) Denham, Kathy (Horace) Thompson, Tommy (Fiancé, Carol Dobbins) Hutchens and Demple (Darren) Sharp; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth (Pat) Oliver, Donald (Gloria) Oliver and Ricky (Sherry) Oliver; sisters, Betty (James) Harmes and Becky Oliver; step-daughter, Jennifer Watkins; and in-laws, Charles and Laverne Watkins.
A private ceremony will be held by invitation only due to the pandemic. Food and beverages will be served after the service. Please contact Jeff Watkins or April Denham for information.