Karen Bostian Watkins

Karen Bostian Watkins age 74 of Lilburn, GA, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Bostian; and parents, “Bud” and “Rob” Bostian. Karen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl J. Watkins, Sr., sons, Carl J. Watkins, Jr. and wife Ruth of Buford, GA, David Watkins and wife Deana of Lawrenceville, and Michael Watkins and wife Daphene of Lilburn; grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Cara, Sara, and Benjamin; great-grandchildren, Kaja, Caleb and lliana; sister, Kristy Burleyson and husband Gary of Salisbury, N.C.; and many loving nieces and nephews.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Karen was a member of Colonial Woods Baptist Church for many years and the Gideon’s Auxiliary.A Celebration of Life in Honor of Mrs. Watkins will be on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Colonial Woods Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA with Rev. Don Mulkey officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, "A Family Company" Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.Read Obituary