Evonne C. (Schlake) Watkins, 58, of Lincoln passed away on December 17, 2019. Born January 4, 1961 to Harold Schlake and Norma Foreman in Beatrice, NE. Evonne worked as a Para Educator for Lincoln Public Schools and was a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, David Watkins; children, Tyler Watkins, Hilary (Kylor) Cone, Nolan Watkins; grandson, Fulton Cone; mother, Norma Foreman; siblings, Gaylene (Roger) Day, Darin (Charlot) Schlake, Clinton (Donna) Schlake, Marlis (Steve) Prawl, many nieces, nephews, family friends and loved ones.
Preceded by her father, Harold Schlake; stepfather, Gene Foreman; and brother, Loren Schlake.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday (12-20-19) at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, NE. Visitation with family greeting friends will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday (12-19-19) at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel. Burial at Christ Lutheran Cemetery near Pickrell, NE.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the family for future designation.
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