Carmen L. Watkins, 88, of Virginia, IL, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born March 25, 1933, in Virginia, the daughter of George D. and Margaret Taylor Shultz. She married Paul H. Watkins on Oct. 19, 1956, in Virginia, and he survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Paula Kay Hambrick of Virginia, and Candace (Mitch) Thomas of Iowa City, IA; four grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Howell (fianc Terry Pratt) and their son, Chaz, of Kilbourne, Christy (Ryan) Mangold and their son Lane, of Rushville, Jacintha Thomas of Kirksville, MO, and Alleyna Thomas of Iowa City, IA; one sister, Leota J. Cox of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister in infancy. Mrs. Watkins was a 1951 graduate of Virginia High School. She had worked for Virginia Building and Savings Association for several years before working twenty-two years at Petefish, Skiles and Co. Bank, retiring in 1999. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Virginia, where she served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Memorial Fund Secretary. She was also a member of the Ladies Service Guild and Quilters Group. She also volunteered for the Cass County Food Pantry. Carmen loved traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of Virginia. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Funeral Service Walnut Ridge Cemetery Sunday, October 10, 2021 2:00 PM IL Rt 78 Virginia, IL 62612