Lila May (Hawkins) Watkins, 67, of West Lafayette, formerly of Lafayette went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020 while her family was near.

She was born June 18, 1952 in Lafayette to the late Tom G. and Nancy L. (Smith) Hawkins. She attended Lafayette Jefferson High School. Lila had many careers throughout her lifetime with the most recent being as a hospitality worker for a local hotel. She was a devoted member of Christ Memorial Temple in Lafayette. She married Clyde Watkins in Lafayette on October 7, 1997, he preceded her in death.

Lila loved her church and was responsible for sending out the monthly birthday cards to the members.  She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Above all, Lila cherished time spent with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children. Andrew (Susan) MCCarthy of Lafayette, Lila (Stephen) Love of West Lafayette; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 3 siblings, Tom (Sue) Hawkins Jr. of Lafayette, Raymond (Phyllis) Hawkins of HI, and Susan (Greg) Shirar of Corbin, KY.

Along with her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Deborah “Debbie” Young.

Memorial contributions in Lila’s may be given to Christ Memorial Temple, 3801 Union Street, Lafayette, IN 47905. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, Monday, March 16, 2020 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette with Pastor Tony Carson officiating.

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 1200 Sagamore Parkway N. Lafayette.