Kathleen Elizabeth Watkinson, 86, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away May 18, 2020, with family by her side. She was born to the late Edwin and Ethel Robbins, February 9, 1934 in Portsmouth, England. Kathleen married the late Robert James Watkinson in 1956 and they lived in Bournemouth, England before relocating to North Hollywood, California in 1967. In 1994 they relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kathleen was loved by all who knew her. Her gentle spirit and kind nature brought great joy to those around her. She wore a smile everyday and lived her life believing in the power of positivity. She was an avid gardener, loved listening to music and enjoyed the challenge of a good puzzle, be it a crossword or jigsaw.
Kathleen was a pillar of strength for her family and guided them in so many ways. She was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband in 2011 and beloved daughter Karen Fischman in 2019. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dean and Marie Watkinson, Debra and Dennis Caffi, grandchildren, Daniel and Laura Fischman, Kevin Fischman, Antonio Caffi, Alexander Caffi and great-granddaughter Holly Fischman.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday August 10, 2020 at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Kathleen Watkinson to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate.
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