Ms. Margaret Ann Watkins
(January 9, 1957 - February 7, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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Mother…….I am still in disbelief that you’re no longer here with us.
I can’t do this thing called life without you here with me. Lord knows this is too painful and i’m missing you dearly. I love and miss you My Queen.
Here I am reading all of these comments and bereaved messages. My heart is still broken and I can’t believe my sister (almost Twin) is gone! 💔 To my Nephews I am praying for you all for strength and peace. Your mom is still looking down on her boys!!!
We will all continue to cherish all of our memories. Margaret you are indeed loved and missed. I wake up early every morning thinking about you and remembering how pretty you were. When we had talked the previous week I did not know that would be the last time that we talked. 😢💔 Continue to take your Rest Sis! Many tears are still being shed. 😢
💔 Missing you more and more every second Mother.
Momma Margaret, going to miss that pretty smile, your funny posts, and most of all your pretty face. Thank you for the daily inspirations that kept me going. Lamont thank you for sharing your mother with us. She was a Queen!!!
Good morning Mother. I woke up with a heavy heart and now the tears begin to flow from my eyes as I think of you. I’m lost without you. I thought that you would be with us forever. I have so many memories of you, but I would trade them all to have you here with us.
I can remember when I played baseball and I was the pitcher for the Laurel Hill Men’s Club how you attended every game and you would often shout “THAT’S MY SON, GET’M….
You always taught us to stick together and have each other’s back, and the bond that my Brother Mont and I have will never be broken.
We love you, appreciate you, cherish you, adore you, value you, respect you and all that you stood for, we miss you and we love you.
Marvin Sapp song says , I never would’ve made it without you. I never could’ve made it without you….I would have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me and I can say, I’m stronger, I’m wiser, I’m better, much better…when I look back over all you brought me thru I can that you were the one I held on to…
Thank you Mother for being my inspiration (our) inspiration and for ALWAYS believing in me (us).
I love you
I love you
I love you……
You looked so beautiful today Mother.
Take your rest dear
Your legacy will live on Mother.
I love you My Queen
From Howard Elementary school, to Saturday Youth choir rehearsal at 1515 Huger St., to 510 Richland Street #?. We kept it down!Margaret Ann, we’re going to miss you posting about that Gray/Blue, football. So take you rest and we’ll see you st the meeting.
Jo Ann Davis and Delores Davis+Hook
Our condolences to the Family of Ms. Margaret Ann Walkins
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Praying for God to give everyone the strength to go through and keep you in the days ahead. Hold on to the memories. Keep trusting in God. She will be missed.
We started out during Howard School Days.
RIP Margaret Ann Walkins!
My cousin Margaret. It’s hard to come on here. Loving, caring, outspoken cousin I know. Your love and your encouraging words for me is priceless and never forget you told me you were so proud of me. Job well done cousin. Sending my love and prayers to my family. Thank you cousin Margaret. Until we meet again. I love you cousin 💙💙💙💙
The Jackson family send heartfelt condolences to the Watkins family. May loving memories comfort you today and the days to come. Rest Well.. Joe Jackson
To the Family of my Sweet FB pal,
May God our Father comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time in your life. I really hope Heaven has a Dallas Cowboys Fan section..,a craft room and coloring books. Go Rest High in Heaven Sweet Angel.
Ok fam here we go, so I could use so many adjectives to describe you but the one that comes to mind first is faithful. Your faith couldn’t have been stronger. Your commitment to loving others spread through your beautiful spirit. Always acknowledging others even when you probably didn’t have the strength to do so. You will forever be loved & missed. Rest in sweet peace.
Ok fam here we go, so I could use so many adjectives to describe you but the one that comes to mind first is faithful. Your faith couldn’t have been stronger. Your commitment to loving others spread through your beautiful spirit. Always acknowledging others even when you probably didn’t have the strength to do so. You will forever be loved & missed. Rest in sweet peace.
I didn’t know when I was there on Thursday that would’ve been our last time together. We talked, laughed, and cried together. We talked about everything we knew what we had together was very special. I appreciate you being the Mother- In- Law that I needed. Strong, Protective, Supportive, Loving, Forgiving, Honest, Trustworthy and you never Judge.Margaret you have always been genuine.. You built a very strong team and I appreciate you welcoming me into your life and making me family.I appreciate everything you have ever done for us as a family. Now that you’re gone I’m heavy hearted but I know you’re happy and I know you’re free. That all that matters…Well done thy good and faithful servant.
My condolences to the family. Sorry I can’t be with you at this moment. We love you and praying for you. God bless you
My condolences to my family in the loss of my cousin Margaret Ann ..I’m going to miss the memories you shared on my mom and your light on Facebook ‼️
Get your rest ..
I didn’t know when I was there on Thursday that would’ve been our last time together. We talked, laughed, and cried together. We talked about everything we knew what we had together was very special. I appreciate you being the Mother- In- Law that I needed. Strong, Protective, Supportive, Loving, Forgiving, Honest, Trustworthy and you never Judge.Margaret you have always been genuine.. You built a very strong team and I appreciate you welcoming me into your life and making me family.I appreciate everything you have ever done for us as a family. Now that you’re gone I’m heavy hearted but I know you’re happy and I know you’re free. That all that matters…Well done thy good and faithful servant.
You All Have My Sincere And Deepest Condolences Praying For The Entire Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏 But God .
You All Have My Sincere And Deepest Condolences Praying For The Entire Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏 But God “
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends
My condolences to the family
Family I feel I’ve lost a sister from another mother! I will always think about you. I will never forget you! Gone but never forgotten!
Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds,”
My condolences to the family.
Margaret Ann Watkins, my beloved Auntie, my trusted confidant, my eternal love. Your legacy will forever inspire me. I adore you. I love you so much. You will be missed. RIP Auntie 💙🤍
Your niece, Kita
Our sincere condolences to the Watkins family.
My condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the family. May God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️..
Love,
Cathy Dickerson
My condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the family. May God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️..
Love,
Cathy Dickerson
Sending my sincere condolences to thefamily Margaret will be miss .We will continue to keep you all in prayer. Love you the Dickerson Family
I send heartfelt condolences to the family of Sis Margaret Ann Watkins. I will never forget the memories we shared at Howard School, Central Baptist Church and the Laurel Hill community. We had the “best” of times when we were growing up. S.I.P. my friend. See You on the other side. 😢😢😢
I was so excited to talk to you and tell you all the wonderful news and exciting things that’s been going on with me since I moved to Seattle and to hear the excitement in your voice was a lot to me. Who would have known that when I left South Carolina I would be calling you to tell you you have another grandkid on the way and even though it was your best day you was so excited that I accomplished and achieve so much.Evne when I came to see you before I left and I told you that I would be moving you had so much love and a encouraging heartwarming messages for me. No matter how far I was or how long it been since you seen or talked to me you always will have the same love for me. From Scooby-Doo to watching Dallas cowboy games or even just talking my you always made my heart warm and made me feel safe ,no matter how much I mess up you was always there being supportive and having my back. I Love you Grandma Always and Forever
To The Family,
Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4″And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org
On behalf of myself and the Branham family we send sincere condolences on behalf of the Branham family to you all God Bless you Tyesha and Mont love y,all.
Our sincere condolences with our LOVE to our family. During this difficult time of sorrow.
Words cant describe how im feeling but I kno you wouldn’t want me to be sad for sure. You were a fighter, Kind, Loving, strong and didn’t back down from nothing. You always told me what I needed to hear, a beautiful caring sweet lady. We always had each other’s back no matter what, I love you always 😢
They say that grandmothers are the glue that holds the family together but you however was and will always be EVERYTHING!
You are LOVE 💗
You are loved and will deeply be missed
You kind, outspoken, forgiving, wise and strong willed
You are a fighter and a solider 🫡
You bring joy and peace
You are 1 of 1
My grandmother 👵
You are Margaret Ann Watkins
I LOVE YOU ❤️
ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER MISSING FROM THE OLD CENTRAL & LAUREL ST. COMMUNITY, FROM JEFF & LULA MAE’S HOUSEHOULD. WE PRAY FOR A GREAT REUNION WHEN WE ALL GET HOME. MY MOM(FERRY O’BERRY) & LULA, JEFF & MY DAD(HERMAN O’BERRY) WERE LONGTIME FRIENDS. WE, THE KIDS, WERE SELF ADOPTED INTO EACH OTHER’S FAMILY. TO MARGARET’S KIDS & SIBLINGS OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU ALL. WE ASK GOD’S PEACE & COMFORT OVER YOU & EVERYONE WHO LOVED MARGARET.❤️❤️❤️
You know, we travel this road that we call life everyday not knowing whether it’s going to be our last. On Saturday, my heart was snatched completely out of my chest with the passing of My Queen, My Hero, My Inspiration, The One who never gave up on me even when I was a disappointment, My Mother. I always thought that she would be with us forever. She promised us that she would continue to fight for us, and she did so for the past 15 years. I appreciate everything that you have taught me, My Borther Mont, our kids and all of your grandchildren. You loved us all unconditionally. I’ve been sitting around waiting for you to send me my daily text messages and emoji……I’ve been sheding countless tears hoping that this is a dream that I just need to wake up from….I’m looking over the pictures that I have of you, reading over all of the cards that you have given me (yes Mother, I saved them) because I valued everything when it came to you….Growing up on Laurel Hill, we may not have had the big house, name brand shoes, fancy cars, but we had you and your love which meant more than any of that. You provided for us as a Mother should. You would go to work at the nursing home and walk home after a long days work and cock for my Brother Mont and Me. I am lost without you. We are lost without you….I’m going to cherish every memory and every lesson that you have taught me. I will be back to talk with you later My Queen, My Inspiration, My Hero and My Mother. I love you Mother
Heaven’s gate has opened for another angel. Your family in heaven is welcoming you home. Cousin thank you for your encouraging words throughout the years. Lifting the family in prayer 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️
Margaret its still marinating, we just spoke over the phone on Tuesday but my soul is ok simply because before hanging up i told you “I love you sis and you responded by saying ” I love you too sis”
R.I.P. Sis💙🤍
U have my prayers she will be missed my Cowboy friend
My condolences and prayers.
Marques and Malinda our hearts mourn with you during this difficult time. My the presence of God surround you with His peace and comforting grace. We love you both and are praying for the family.
Sending my condolences to the family..
Margaret you help raised me and believe in me .. I would never forget you or that infectious laughter you had I could always get one out of you … to Marques , Mont , and the Grands I love y’all and is with you all in spirit
Morgan Outreach Ministries
Prayers are with the family.
Dr. Tyrone Morgan, CEO
To the Watkins family,
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers that The LORD will strengthen you with HIS mercy and grace during your time of loss. My thoughts are with you all.
My dearest elementary friend I will never ever forget s beloved caring person as you I’m in shock but God have you in a safe place I will miss you so dearly til we meet again my friend rest easy 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Auntie Margaret u broke our heart with this one I will forever love you get your rest sending my codelences to marques, mont my niece jaz, nephews raquan, marques, and the rest of the Watkins family.
You are going to be missed by everybody that knew you Margaret.It was my pleasure to meet you and be your driver at Palmetto Senior Care Shandon. No more 49ers – Cowboys jokes until we meet again. My condolences to your family and friends.