Died January 25, 2021.

South Columbia Elementary School, Martinez, GA

Instructional Specialist

Obituary:

Jennifer Leigh Renew Watkins, 45, of Appling, GA entered into rest January 25, 2021 at Augusta University Hospital Summerville.

Mrs. Watkins was born in Augusta, GA to Steve Renew and Connie Kirkendohl Renew. She was an Instructional Specialist Teacher in Early Childhood Development (SPED) and has been an educator for 17 years. Jennifer loved the beach, music, traveling, being outside, and especially loved her family, friends, and students. She was a very loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years (together for 28 years), Kevin Watkins; her parents, Steve and Connie Renew; son, Sadler Watkins; sister, Jessica Napier (Joel); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Brenda Watkins; sister-in-law, Lisa Price; brothers-in-law, Daryl and Mark Watkins; and nephew, Bryson Bussey.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, Thomson, GA with Rev. Andy Collins officiating with visitation being held at Beggs Funeral Home for one hour before the service.

It is the family’s desire that memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to https://gofund.me/d2970e8d.

Per CDC requirements the family will be observing social distancing. Masks are required and appreciated. Due to the current national health concern, the family would appreciate phone calls, cards, texts, and e-mails.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Jennifer Leigh Renew Watkins.
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The Augusta Chronicle – 01/29/2021