Phyllis Norene Watkins

Phyllis N. Watkins, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Camden-Clark Medical Center.She was born January 11, 1929 in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Clara Icenoggle Collins.Phyllis graduated from Wirt County High School, was a homemaker and enjoyed doing needlecraft.She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca (Ron) Ward of Parkersburg, W.Va., Sherry (Larry) Deem of Rockport, W.Va., and Judy Sheppard also of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one son, Randy (Judy) Watkins of Belpre, Ohio; one sister, Bernice Jones of Parkersburg, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, Ben (Beth) Buskirk, Joanna Buskirk, Molly Ward, Michael (Melissa) Deem, Joseph (Jamie) Deem, Jason Cowan, Sarah (Jeremy) Benton, Noah Sheppard and Luke (Amber) Sheppard; and ten great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents Phyllis was preceded in death her husband, Roger Watkins, who passed in 1985; three brothers; and four sisters.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike Street, Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.