Barbara Ann Watkins, age 77. Sunrise May 27, 1938 in Catherine, WV and Sunset November 3, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital Columbus, Ohio. Barbara was formerly employed at Franklin Park Medical Center. She was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on the Convention Staff and Administrative Staff. She was also President of the Nurses Corp. Sister Watkins was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Callie (Roland) Murray, husband Bishop Wilbert J. Watkins Sr. and brother Sidney Murray. Left to forever cherish her memory, sons Wilbert J. Watkins Jr., Norman D. (Sally) Watkins, Timothy C. Watkins, and David L. (Christine) Watkins, daughters Karen A. Watkins, Shelia D. Watkins, Sherri L. Watkins, and Kia R. Watkins, brother in law Dr. Sherman S. Watkins, special cousin Oscar C. Cheese, Sister-In-Laws Lois Watkins, Freda (Emmitt) Patterson, Catherine Coles, 29 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation 6:00pm and Funeral 7:00pm Tuesday November 10, 2015 at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies 870 St. Clair Ave. Procession will depart from Higher Ground AAA at 9:30am Wednesday for a 10:00am interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.