Caron Janice

Kirksey Watkins

Prophetess Caron Janice Kirksey Watkins, age 58, a native and resident of Jackson, AL was born Sept. 1, 1961 to the parentage of the late Mr. Leroy Kirksey and the late Mrs. Irma Lee Scott Reed. She departed this life July 30, 2020 at Jackson Medical Center, Jackson, AL.

Prophetess Watkins was a faithful and dedicated member of Mt. Sinai #1 Baptist Church, Jackson, AL where she joyfully served as a choir member, secretary of the church, and an associate minister. In her ministerial calling, which was to preach and teach the unadulterated Word of God, Prophetess Watkins loved to minister to other women with encouraging words to lift their spirits and exhort God. She was the Elect Lady of Morning Star Baptist Church, Whatley, AL where her husband serves as pastor. Prophetess Watkins was co-founder of Restoration Hall Ministries. She also was a founding member of the Depot Reunion Committee where she served faithfully as Chairman of the Welcome Tent.

Her hobbies included cooking, reading, sewing, shopping and ministering to others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Irma Kirksey Steeley.

Many wonderful and joyous memories will forever live in the hearts of her devoted family; husband, Reverend Ted Watkins of Jackson, AL; three sons, Herman Ray Jordan, Jr. of Jackson, AL; Justin Mitchell of Pittsburgh, PA, and Xavier Watkins of Frisco City, AL; one daughter, Ashley Jordan of Mobile, AL; father, J.C. Reed of Jackson, AL; one brother, Clifford (Juanika) Kirksey of Citronelle, AL; three sisters, Rondallyn (LaBarry) Jones of Jackson, AL; Sharon V. Johnson of Selma, AL; and Deidre Kirksey of Fruitdale, AL; one granddaughter, Sophia Nicole Jordan; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing, Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 2pm until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A. Graveside Service and Burial Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 9am at Mt. Sinia Baptist Church Cemetery, Evergreen Road, Jackson, AL; Rev. Ted Watkins, will eulogize his wife. In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, mask is required and social distancing will be implemented.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.