Norma Ruth Watkins
April 5, 1937 ~ January 31, 2024
Born in:
Moore Co, North Carolina
Resided in:
Carthage, North Carolina
Norma Ruth Watkins, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Born April 5, 1937, in Moore County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Gurney and Nonnie Hussey Boles. Norma Ruth worked as a beautician for over 50 years, running and operating, “Norma’s Beauty Shop” in Southern Pines.
Norma was a loving wife, mom, and grandma. She loved many animals, including her turtle, Randolph. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist where she was a Sunday School & Bible School teacher.
In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her three children: Charles “Eddie” Watkins Jr., Connie Watkins, and Deana Godfrey.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles, of 67 years; her sister, Doris Andrews of Pinehurst; sister-in-law, Brenda Williams of Southern Pines; brother-in-law, John Watkins of Garner, sister-in-law, Susanne Vecchio of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Gregg Newton officiating.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice Care for the care and support they provided them and Norma Ruth.
Condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com
Powell Funeral Home is serving the Watkins family.
Services
Visitation: February 5, 2024 1:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
2237 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines , NC 28387
910-692-0992
Graveside Service: February 5, 2024 2:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
2237 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines , NC 28387
910-692-0992
We knew Norma from Pleasant Hill church. She was the sweetest lady. So kind, a true Southern Bell. So sorry for your loss. Praying GOD will comfort your hearts.
Sincere Sympathy,
Eddie and Vetres Livengood and Veder Hurley
So sorry to hear this. I grew up in the community of Niagara like Norma Ruth did. She was such a beautiful person in and out. Her sister Doris was also. Their mother ran the Niagara store. All us kids actually loved Nonnie.
My condolences to you Charles.
Elsie Dutton Akerson
Norma was a childhood friend of mine. We both grew up in the village of Niagara. Our families were neighbors. We shared many happy times together. I was honored to be in she and Charles’ wedding. I fondly remember my yellow bridesmaid’s dress. As adults, we attended the same church where Norma, her mom, Nonnie and my mom, Eula were tireless servants. Norma was so talented. She even wrote some of the Christmas plays for church. Norma’s child, Connie and my daughter, Lynne played together in the summer when we’d come for visits. She was a sweet lady and loved everyone. I’m so thankful she knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is now reunited with her parents and her dear children.