Donna Lee Watkins, 76, was born October 3, 1949, and passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 with her loving husband by her side. She was a lovely mother, wife, sister, gran, aunt, and friend.

Donna lived a life full of love surrounded by family and friends. She married Charles Watkins 35 years ago where they combined their homes and filled it with love, good food, and stories to be told for years to come. Donna had a gift for making every person feel special and loved. She found joy in gardening, cooking, crafting, and bird watching, especially with those she loved around her. Donna’s laughter, wisdom, and guidance impacted all who loved her. Her family is grateful for the years they were blessed to share with her, the traditions she passed down, and the values she instilled in all those she touched.

She will always be missed and forever be loved.

Donna is preceded in death by her father, Don Skieens; mother, Aline Geller; stepfather, Bill Geller; stepson, Shannon Watkins; and brother, Jim Bob Skieens. 

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Charles Watkins.

Sisters, Jolene (Bub) Cunningham and Becky Skieens.

Daughters, Teri (Daniel) Gibson, Angie Rhodes (Richie Miller), and Stacey (Shane) Humphrey.

Grandchildren; Ashley (Mark) Williams, Abbie (Kendell) Adams, Andy (Charli) Gibson, Ali Gibson, Koby (Briley) Rolen, Kyla (Micheal) McConaughey, Jandi (Scott) Caudle, Bradly (Nicole) Rhodes, Stage Watkins, Storm Watkins, and Sicily Watkins.

Great-grandchildren; Abel, Laramie, Frankie, Finley, Kenzley, Korbin (Doubtlyn), Marlee, Lucee, Eli, Aurora, Chandler, Sawyer, Spencer, Rush, Suttyn, Kallen, Kalijah,and Truett; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and others that loved her dearly. 

A gathering for family and friends is set for 2:00 PM, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home Chapel.