Linda Faye Watkins, our beloved Nana went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 8 of 2022 In the comfort of her home in Franklin, North Carolina. She was 76 years young, and full of life until the very end of her battle with an extended illness. Linda was born on July 7, 1946 in Winter Garden Florida to Martin Luther and Lena (Griffin) Campbell. Linda is survived by her other half Jack Lake, the loves of her life; children Brenda Abell (Russell) & Kenny Watkins (Robin). Linda was very affectionately referred to as "nana" by her grandchildren: Christopher Brown (Kari), Brianna Davis (DJ), Megan Mauck, Alyson Abell, and Erica Watkins. And her great grandchildren, Mary & Liam (Christopher), Callie Mae, Maxwell, Mason, Graham (Brianna) & Maverick (Megan). Linda is also survived by her siblings: Diane, Jackie, Ricky, and Marilyn. Many nieces and nephews, and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her younger brother Jerry. Linda was a native of Ocoee, Florida. She married Kenneth Watkins in 1963 whom she was blessed to parent her children Brenda and Kenny with. She worked full-time at Eckerd drug store where she was a very talented make up artist. She was a loving mother who raised her children with discipline, humility, and unconditional love. Though her marriage to Kenneth ended, she was fortunate enough to find love again in Jack Lake. She spent some of her retirement from Eckerd drug caring for her granddaughters Alyson and Erica until they were school-age before moving to North Carolina to be closer to her (late) mother in 2012. She spent much of her time reading romance novels, researching her family lineage on ancestry.com, however, she spent the majority of her time getting her nails and hair done and shopping online. (In fact, she loved shopping so much we are pretty certain packages will continue to show up from shopping she did for Callie Mae in her final weeks of life.) In the final months of her life she was lovingly cared for by her loving, selfless partner "Grandpa" Jack, she spent time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was able to hold and love on her newest great grandson Graham, hug the necks of those she cherished most, eat at her favorite restaurant fat buddies, make strawberry preserves, and peach cobbler, and laugh about old memorable times with her siblings. Our hearts are absolutely broken over the passing of our nana, but we can rest in the comfort of knowing she is dancing to country music down the streets of gold surrounded by babies, and her dear loved ones. She will no doubt spend her time watching over her "babies" as she lovingly refers to her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. If Heaven has shopping.. we know without a doubt she's trying to shop for clothes her great grand children definitely don't need. Linda's service will be 2:00pm on Saturday, August 13th at Watauga Baptist Church, 658 Wautauga Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734 Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Linda's family.