Kathleen Marie Watkins

Jun 15, 1945 -

Mar 20, 2026

Kathleen Marie Watkins was born on June 15, 1945, in Lakewood, Ohio, and passed away on March 20, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Kathleen was the daughter of John and Delores Watkins. She grew up in Milton, Wash., where she met her future husband, Eugene Warwick. They moved to Anchorage in summer 1993, and built a life rooted in faith, community and independence.

Nothing about Kathleen was ordinary. She faced life with determination and resilience. Though she lived with limitations, she was fiercely independent and self-sufficient, navigating the world in her own way with strength and dignity. She will be remembered for her perseverance and the quiet courage she showed every day.

Her faith was central to her life. Kathleen was devoted to God and found a loving community at Mountain City Church in Anchorage. She expressed her care for others through simple but meaningful acts, especially crocheting baby blankets in pink and blue for new babies in her church family, a gesture that brought comfort and joy to many.

Kathleen also found happiness in the things she loved most. She enjoyed playing bingo and was a dedicated fan of the Seattle Mariners, faithfully cheering them on.

She is survived by her brother, John Watkins and wife Rose; nephew, Douglas Henie and wife Cynthia; along with her nieces, extended family, church community and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Delores Watkins; and younger brother, Douglas Watkins.

A celebration of life will be held on April 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Mountain City Church in Anchorage.

Kathleen's life was a testament to independence and faith. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her.