Hattie Mae Walker- Watkins was born on October 18, 1929, too Willie Boyd & Gertrude Meadows. She was raised by her Grandmother Eva Mae Boyd, Grandfather William Boyd along with 7 of her uncles & father in West Point, GA.

She attended school in Atlanta, GA and her career stems from being a window dresser, owned a beauty parlor, a childcare center, had 2 restaurants, worked for the Task Force in Paterson, NJ. She was well loved by so many people. She attended Mt. Zion until 2010 and was an influence in helping build the new sanctuary. She later attended Mt. Pilgrim and remained there until her transitioning. She was a mother in both churches. She loved attending church and was a Deacon, a missionary, kitchen aid, and was always available to help those in need. Whether it was clothes, food, money or prayer, Hattie Mae was a prayer warrior who with her wisdom, knowledge and understanding encouraged others and did God's will by helping those who needed her help and sound advice.

Her favorite saying was "When you do something for others and it's from the heart, you don't talk about it for some people need help at one time or another, so treat folks the way you want to be treated."

She is pre-deceased by husband James Walker Jr., husband Major Watkins, parents: Gertrude Meadows, Willie Boyd, brothers: Eugene Morgan, Eddie Barrow, Willie C. Meadows, sister Minnie Lee Meadows, children: Yvonne Patrick, Elma (Cookie) Walker, Bubba Meadows, Gregory Walker Sr., grandson: Ouyanto Keymone Patrick and great grandson Nasir Patrick.

She leaves to cherish her memory sons: Dennis Jennings, Anthony (Tony), Walker (Dale), daughters: Gloria Anderson, Mary Sewell, Carolyn Anderson, Jannie (Bunnie) Walker, Ethel (Roosevelt) Powell, Betty Jean Holloway. Grandchildren: Norma Edwards, Mekayanna (Keisha), Folashade, Yakeera, Ikeno (Rasheed, Shakirr (Mutee), King Aquilzaki, Sherrick, Tranaya, Ziyier, Dawn, Dillard, Keisha and Gregory, Jr., Se'Qiera, Patrick and Timothy, Kusema, Travaras, Tashewa and Toya. Hattie was blessed with great grands, great great grands and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Special thanks to Cindy, Dominica and Betty for loving and caring for Mommy also to Torise Hiller, Elizabeth and Fred McKinney, Franka, Dena, Jade, Zena, Cissy and all those who came out to see Mommy at home, the hospital and nursing home. God Bless you and thank you for all you have done to put a smile on her face.

Humbly Submitted, The Family