Elizabeth Watkins

Elizabeth Watkins passed away May 8, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 78 years. She was born April 4, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Mercy Lee Edwards and Levi Edwards.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents Mercy and Levi Edwards; husband Charles Maurice Watkins; and brother James Edwards.

She is survived by her children Tina Watkins, Anthony Watkins, Leon Watkins, and Richard Watkins; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother Danny Edwards; sister Mary Traynham; and nieces, nephews, and other family.

Elizabeth graduated from Tech High School and carried many different jobs, but ended her occupational life as a manager in the hospitality industry and has received awards for being one of the best managers.

She was a caring and loving matriarch. She loved cooking, gardening, dancing and to be around her family. The greatest lesson that she leaves behind is to live your life to the fullest without any fear because God's Children are always in His hands.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms,

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-but not long, And not with your head bowed low;

Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me-but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

And each must go alone.

It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart,

Go to the friends we know,

And busy your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss me - but let me go.