Carol Wanda Watkins

Carol Wanda Watkins, 83, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Born on August 23, 1942 to the late Helen M (Turner) and Haven R. Grapes. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Ronnie Grapes, Grace Ross, Lee Heavner and Shirley Jean Feller.

Carol was a nurse at Miners Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Sacred Heart and Frostburg Village. She loved reading books, antiquing, thrifting yard sales and flowers. She always helped with church hoagies sales and fundraisers.

Surviving are her husband, Karl W. Watkins Sr.; children, Billy Watkins and wife Katherine, Sherri Watkins and Rick Burley; grandchildren, Tucker Burley and Samara Burley; siblings, Charlotte Jones, Bonnie Wilson and husband Steve; in-laws, Stan and wife Karen Watkins, Ron Myers and wife Joanne; numerous nieces and nephews. Carol also leaves behind close friends, June Ann Martin, Bonnie Paul, Donna Lashley, and Cindy Femi.

Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, MD on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10 AM to Noon. A funeral service will follow at 12 Noon with Pastor Barry Winters.

Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.