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Carol Jean Watkins
1/28/1940 - 5/18/2026
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Obituary For Carol Jean Watkins
Carol Jean Watkins, 86, of Fort Thomas, passed away on May 18, 2026. Carol was born to Earl and Margaret Brown on January 28, 1940.
She was a life long member of St. Bernard Parish. Carol enjoyed gardening and attending the Red Hat Social Club. Her greatest joy was her family.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ken Watkins, father, Earl Brown, mother, Margaret (nee: Dill) Brown, brothers; Robert Brown, Don Brown, and Steve Brown, sister, Janice Brown.
Left to cherish Carol's memory are her sons, David Watkins and Gregg (Melissa) Watkins, brothers; Paul (Beth) Brown, Gary (Denise) Brown, John (Connie) Brown, Mike (Della) Brown, sisters, Marilyn Kohlman and Patty (Late Ed) Wickman, grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Holly, and Jenna Watkins.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Bernard Church, Dayton. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will take place in the St. Stephen Cemetery Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Memorials are suggested to St. Bernard Parish. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.
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