Mrs. Barbara Sue Watkins, age 83, of LaFayette, GA, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside.

Mrs. Watkins was born April 1, 1942, in Jamestown, AL, daughter of the late Jack Starling Thomas and Maggie Tankersly Thomas. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Massey Grocery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Watkins; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son, Doyle Thomas (Lori Painter); grandchildren, Dylan Thomas, Ashleigh Thomas, and Logan Thomas; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Watkins will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

There will be no formal funeral services.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.