Elsie Watkins

GRAPEVINE -- Elsie Watkins passed away August 8, 2013 from lung cancer at her daughter's home in Garland, Texas. Elsie Lorene Hardy was born November 18,1927 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She married William (bill) E. Watkins and has celebrated their 66th anniversary in January of 2013. She was preceded in death by infant daughter Barbara Diane.        She is survived by: spouse, Bill Watkins; daughters, Brenda Joyce Duke and husband Kenneth, and Linda Gail Herndon. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: April Diane Duke, Kyle David Duke and wife Jillian and their children Cody and Lily; Adam Michael Duke and wife Stephanie and their child Jacob. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews which she care about very much. A special thanks to her niece Charlene (Hardy) Robinson for her care and help at a time of need.        Elsie's cremains will be buried in Hixson, Tennessee with a memorial service to be determined at a later date.