Evelyn D. Watkins

Evelyn D. Watkins, 80, of Beaumont, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in her own home surrounded by her family and those she loved. She was born on September 12, 1937, in Vidor, Texas, to the late Gussie and James French.

Evelyn will be remembered for her selfless service to her family and her community. A few examples is her volunteer work she did at Baptist Hospital for over 8 years, all the time she dedicated to her beloved church, and the care she had for her family. The family will remember fond memories of Evelyn’s adventures during all her travels, especially zip lining in Cozemel, Mexico. Her family will dearly miss her.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; son Robert Kizziah Jr.; grandson James Edward Salter; and sister Ruby Lee King.

Those left to carry on Evelyn’s memory is her children, Bobby and Sue Kizziah, Janet Kizziah, Karen Watkins Blaylock, Tommy and Michelle Kizziah and Gerald and Deborah Watkins; grandchildren, Michael and Whitney Kizziah, Clinton and Elyse Kizziah, Stephen "Briar" Kizziah, Ricky Strickland, Kristi Strickland, Gregory Keel, Jocelyn Keel, Jewelya Watkins, Thomas "Vance" Watkins, Trisha LaValle, Lane Blaylock, Carter Kizziah, Brayden Woodruff, Robert Powers, and Justin and Jessica Powers; great-grandchildren, Paisley Kizziah, Piper Kizziah, Vienne Kizziah, Remington Kizziah, Freya Kizziah, Aimee Strickland, Braydon Keel, Brennon Guidray, Natalie Kirkendoll, James Edward Watkins, and Maddison Powers; sister Polly and Floyd Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life will be held at Triumph Church in Nederland on Saturday, June 16 at 3:00 pm. Services can be viewed on Triumph’s streaming services at www.triumphnederland.com.