Sarah A. (Riley) Watkins (nee Hall) age 101, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Weslyan Village.
Born November 7, 1914 in Morgantown, West Virginia, she has resided in Lorain for the past 28 years.
Sarah was a member of the Salvation Army Home League in Elyria and attended church there. She enjoyed working on puzzles and going to yard and garage sales.
Surviving are her children, Don Riley of Port Richey, Florida, Janet Jackson-Smythe of Elyria, Bill Riley of Lorain and Susan Loyd of Elyria; 14 grandchildren, 28 great grand children and 18 great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Durward Riley; her son, Patrick Riley; her second husband, Edward Watkins; a brother and several sisters.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Salvation Army, 716 Broad Street in Elyria at 11:00 am. Major Robert Sears will officiate.
The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, is handling the arrangements. To send online condolences go to
www.dovinfuneralhome.com.