Marsha Louise Watkins, born December 23, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Plant City, Florida. Her life was characterized by kindness, warmth, and deep love for her family and friends.

Marsha is survived by a loving family. She will be dearly missed by her brothers, Jay (Debbie) and Joel (Sherry), and her sister, Tonya (Steve). Marsha also lives on through her nieces, Courtney and Brooke (Shane), and her nephews, Tanner (Beth), Tyler (Jeff), Justin, Martin, and Ethan. Marsha’s spirit and warmth continue in the smiles of her great-nieces: Maddie, Riley, Maycie, and Jazz, and great-nephews Alexander, and Brantley.

Marsha was preceded in death by her loving parents James and Barbara Watkins.

Marsha’s passing leaves a deep sense of loss for all who were privileged to know her, but her memory shines on through the love she gave and the example she set.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810. The funeral service will follow at the same location from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026.

Family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by Marsha Louise Watkins are invited to come together to honor, remember, and celebrate her life. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Griffin Baptist Church in Marsha's name.