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1940 - 2023
 Bonnie Nickles Dunfee Watkins, of Huntington, WV, loving widow of Henry Nathan Watkins, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington, by Monsignor Dean Borgmeyer. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born June 24, 1940 in Huntington, WV. In addition to her second husband, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Dunfee and her parents, Dominic and Pauline Johnson Nickles. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Dunfee Beals (Donald) of Barboursville, WV; grandchildren, Blake Beals (Katie) of Germany and Ryan Beals (Tiffany) of Lesage; four sisters, Sue Rogers (John) of Huntington, WV, Helen Boley (George) of Culloden, WV, Paula McDermott (Karl) of Huntington, WV, Donna Spangler (Bill) of Huntington, WV; a host of very special nieces and nephews; and special friend, Marty Edelen. She graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and attended Marshall University. She retired from Cabell County Board of Education Central Office as an Executive Secretary with 44 years of service and was a volunteer at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Gerry Sawrey
Sunday September 24, 2023 at
1:53 PM
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I have fond memories of Bonnie when she worked at the Board offices. She was always kind and had a smile when you entered her office. I occasionally ran into her at Marshall games after she retired and it was always a treat to see her. My sincere condolences to all her loved ones.
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Alice Layne Daniel
Wednesday September 20, 2023 at
9:41 PM
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As a lifelong friend of Bonnie’s sister Paula, I know all the family. Bonnie was always such a genuinely nice person—good and generous. This is a sad time, but it has also brought back many happy, fun memories for me and I’m sure for all of Bonnie’s family as well. Love and prayers to all.
Alice Layne Daniel
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Margie Bauer
Wednesday September 20, 2023 at
9:31 PM
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I knew Bonnie as a professional years ago and was with her later through the YMCA where her daughter, Debbie, and I became close friends. Bonnie raised Debbie who displays qualities instilled by her mother in so many obvious ways. I feel grateful to have known Bonnie through friendship with the daughter she raised.
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Dr. Daryll Bauer, MU Professor Emeritus
Wednesday September 20, 2023 at
9:09 PM
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I'm sorry to see the passing of Bonnie, I had the opportunity of working closely with her during her time with Cabell County Schools. She brought perfection as she facilitated my efforts to supply support services to Cabell's special education program.
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Roger Stultz
Wednesday September 20, 2023 at
6:05 PM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their time of sorrow. Bonnie was a wonderful woman who we enjoyed seeing when we had the opportunity.
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