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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, February 7, 1992                   TAG: 9202070060
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT-WATKINS, M.

WATKINS, MARIA R.

Mrs. Maria R. Watkins, of Crystal Drive, Salem, Va. passed away in a local hospital February 5, 1992. Survivors include her husband, Armstead S. Watkins, Salem; one daughter, Pamela M. Watkins, Richmond; one brother, Walter B. Reynolds, Jr., Salem; brother-in-law, Carlos Crespo; sister-in-law, Leontine Crespo, both of New York City; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Salem with Dr. J.A. Braxton officiating with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. The remains will be placed in the church 5:00 p.m. Friday. Hamlar-Curtis, Morticians.

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