Ms. Rebecca Anne Watkins, age 47 of Ellijay, passed away on Thursday, July 21 ^st , 2022 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta.

Ms. Watkins was born on December 9 ^th , 1974 in Copperhill, Tennessee, the daughter of Larry David Breeden and Elizabeth Anne Long. Ms. Watkins was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Gilmer High School, class of 1993. She was a kind and loving person who loved God and her family. She was a avid Georgia Bulldog and James Patterson fan, She also loved to cook, bake, and travel.

Survivors include: her parents, Larry and Anne Breeden of Cherry log, GA, and one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Macie Watkins of Cherry Log, GA.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 26 ^th , 2022 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Darvin Couch officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Barry Abernathy.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26 ^th , 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or donations made to the St. Judes Children Hospital at 1-800-608-3023.

Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of the arrangements.