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1944
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2024
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Brenda Smith-Fitzgerald Obituary
Beulah Hazelena Watkins, 78, of Lowell, North Carolina, formerly of Bassett, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was born on September 16, 1946, in Franklin County, Virginia, to the late Giles Poindexter and Hazelena Poindexter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl E. Watkins, Sr., and her brother, Vernell Poindexter.
Beulah worked at Stanleytown Furniture and was a dedicated member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She found joy in doing word searches, using her tablet to connect on Facebook, listening to gospel music, and worshipping on Sundays virtually with her Rock Hill Church Family. Beulah also loved spending time with her family, savoring good food, and cooking. She took great pride in watching her sons and grandchildren participate in sports and other activities throughout life.
Known for her kindness and service to others, Beulah had a heart of gold. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community member, she was always there to lend a helping hand. She was known to never meet a stranger; she could carry a conversation with anyone she met. She was a straight shooter, always expressing her thoughts and feelings with honesty and love.
Beulah is survived by her two sons, Carl E. Watkins, Jr. (Erica) and Cedric Watkins (Brittney); five grandchildren, Jayda Watkins (Keila), Dylan Watkins, Cullen Watkins, Aiden Watkins, and Lily Gilbert; her nephew, Tony Poindexter, who held a special place in her heart; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Carlton Redd, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Watkins family.
Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Smith-Fitzgerald
Jennifer Saunders
October 25, 2024
Sending Our Prayers and Condolences to Your Family, We Love Y'all!! From Jennifer & Darius Saunders and The Akridge Family
Brenda Penn
October 24, 2024
Prayers for the family.
Dennis Parham
October 23, 2024
Praying for the family
Linda Adams
October 23, 2024
Sending condolences and prayers to the family at their time of loss
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Felicia Smith
October 23, 2024
My Condolences to the family! Love you all! ❤
Eunice Carter
October 23, 2024
I've known her all my life, as my sister, friend,mom, just someone who was always calling just to see how I was doing. Could always know that call to wish me a happy birthday, merry Christmas, Happy mother's Day, not just for me but my grand children. Will definitely miss you and all those calls, I love you my sister and will really miss you. Take your rest, well done.
Wanda Nunnally
October 23, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Smith & Fitzgerald family on the loss, of your dear loved one, Brenda.....
Find comfort in knowing that Brenda, is no longer in pain & suffering any more ,hopes that bring some peace to your hurting heart. Rest assured Brenda is resting now and anchored with the Lord.
Continuing praying for you, Eunice & the entire Smith/ Fitzgerald Family
Paulette Copening
October 23, 2024
I am really going to miss Brenda, we checked on each other 2 or 3 times a week. Praying for her family.
Ketta Brown
October 23, 2024
Beautiful lady who I looked forward to seeing every week. I called her Mrs. Chancellor cause she was always dress so nice when she came to the salon. I will definitely miss you, your beautiful laugh & our time in the salon ❤
Melener Akridge
October 23, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keeping the family and friends lifted up in Prayer
Melener and Miss Ruth Akridge
Rita Wilson
October 22, 2024
To the Smith-Fitzgerald Family,
I am so sorry to learn of of loved ones passing. Brenda was such a sweet loving person. I met Brenda through Phil and Ruth, she always had a smile and kind words whenever I saw her. Her presence will be missed, but she is now resting in the arms of Jesus. No more pain, no more suffering. May the Lord provide you with the strength, peace, and comfort needed during this time.
Andre' & Valerie Martin
October 22, 2024
Our love, prayers, and condolences to the family. Brenda was a sweet friend and family member (AJ's grandma) she babysat and helped raise him from an infant to elementary school. R.I.H. BRENDA, you will definitely be missed!
Mamie Valentine
October 21, 2024
I love you always and will miss you till I see you again.
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