Martha Bernice Watkins, 76, of Centralia passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 29, 1948, the daughter of Jewell Ditto and Arizona Schafer in East Prairie, MO. She married Bobby Lee Grimes in Imperial, MO in 1963 and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2016. She married Larry Watkins on November 17, 2017, at the Jefferson County Courthouse and he survives her in Centralia.
Along with her husband, Larry, survivors include her sons, Jerry Grimes (Christine) of St. Louis, and Jeffrey Grimes (Juanita) of Radom; grandchildren, Jennifer Senn, Justin Grimes, Brandon Grimes, Caleb Grimes, Nathan Grimes, Noah Grimes, Nickolas Grimes, Renee Penn, Brittany Mitchell, Bryan Grimes, and Bobby Grimes; sister, Pansy Patton of Jefferson City; several great-grandchildren; and extended family members, and friends.
Along with her husband, Bobby Lee Grimes, Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Steven Ditto; an

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