Sharon Ann (Walls) Watkins

Sharon Ann (Walls) Watkins, age 76 of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on March 10, 2024 in her home.

She was born in Lakeview, Michigan on November 12, 1947 to Orley and Ruby “Jessie” (Herzog) Walls of Six Lakes, Michigan. She married her husband, Thomas A. Watkins of Mason on November 1966 in Holt, Michigan.

She is survived by her three children - Thomas L. Watkins (Kristy) of Beaverton, Michigan, Roger A. Watkins of Ithaca, Michigan, and Karen A. Crocker (Kelvin) of Ithaca, Michigan; five grandchildren - Marcus, Douglas, Edwin, Debra, and Russell; two great grandchildren - Joshua and Tyler. She is also survived by two sisters, Ruby Behnke of Midland, Michigan and Marie Johnson of Six Lakes, Michigan; brother Jerry Walls (Kathy) of Lakeview, Michigan; sister-in-law Mary Walls of Six Lakes, Michigan; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friend Judy Gushen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orley Walls and Ruby “Jessie” Simmers, step-father Edwin “Ed” Simmers, brother Robert “Bob” Walls, sister Irene Sears, and ex-husband Thomas A. Watkins.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, puzzles, and she had a gift for talking. She was a loyal member of the St. Louis VFW Women’s Auxiliary. 

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the St. Louis VFW Women’s Auxiliary or the Gratiot County Commission on Aging in Ithaca, Michigan.

Memorial Services will be held at 11am Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Edgwood Church of God (106 S. Barry Rd.) with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 10am until the time of the service. 

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.