Doris Mayrelle Dunahoo Watkins, 82, of Statham passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Carrol Watkins. She is survived by her two children, Cathy Watkins Bennett of Statham, and Richard Michael Watkins (Linda) of Roswell, her three grandchildren, Whitney Bennett Veal (Dustin), Ryan Watkins, and Victoria Watkins; four great-grandchildren, Mary, Leyland, and Corey Veal, and Lucy Jayne Watkins; and her two siblings, Ricky Dunahoo of Winder, and Joyce Dunahoo Treadwell of Buford.
Doris enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time at the beach, and spending as much time as possible with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved participating in their school and extra-curricular activities, where she volunteered often. She was a lifelong member of Statham Baptist Church where she served in many areas of ministry, including foreign mission work.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel in Winder on Monday, July 26th, at 4:00 pm. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, July 25th, from 6pm to 8pm at Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Statham Baptist Church.
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