- Lyda May Johnson Watkinswas born May 3, 1869, in Adams county, Ind., where she spent the greater part of her life.
In 1890 she was united in marriage to Frederic L. Watkins. To this union wereborn five children: Violey who died in infancy; Marion LeRoy, of Bourbon, Ind.;Leona who died in infancy; Mrs. Forrest Ray, of Monroe, Ind.; and Chester Nathan, of Muncie, Ind.
During her early life she became a follower of Jesus. And having remained loyal to Him every moment since, has gone to be with Him.
She departed this life at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 1942 at the age of 73 years, one month and four days.
She leaves besides the husband and three children, two brothers, Marion Johnson, of Ashley, Ind., and John Johnson, of near Monroe, Ind.; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
A great similarity exists between her death and that of her mother. Both died from the same cause - cancer. Both died a few minutes after 4 a.m. Both died in the same corner of the same room. Both were 73 years of age at death. Both left three children - two sons and one daughter. Both left nine grandchildren.
The following verses were written by her son, Marion, at the time of his mother's death and were read at that time. The same verses are to be read now--
Mother's gone to be in glory,
Where her blessed Savior is,
Where no sorrow, pain or hunger,
Have a place but Jesus lives.
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Where the angels sing His praises;
Where the sun shines evermore;
And the flowers bloom forever,
Over on that other shore.
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Ever blessed be her memory,
Cherished through the coming years;
'Til we meet her, waiting, watching.
Far beyond this vale of tears.
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- Mrs. Lyda May Watkins, 73, wife of Fred L. Watkins, died at 4:10 o'clock Sunday morning at her home in Monroe. She was a lifelong resident of Adams county.
Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Marion L. Watkins of Bourbon and Chester N. Watkins of Muncie; one daughter, Mrs. Forest Ray of Monroe; two brothers, Marion E. Johnson of Ashley and John E. Johnson of near Monroe; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Original Source: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 8 June 1942
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