Cynthia Strickland Watkins,  age 75 of Wilmington, passed peacefully Wednesday April 5, 2023 at Davis Community.
She was born May 14, 1947 in Columbus County, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Aydelll.
She is survived by her mother, Polly Hanna of Tampa, her son, James R. Watkins Jr. of Maple Hill and her daughter, Kristie Flanagan of Whiteville; four grandchildren,  Devin, Damien, Ellie and Hyacinth including Christian(deceased); one great grandchild; two brothers, Larry Aydell of Leland, and Danny Taylor of Savannah; four sisters, Brenda Craughan of Clearwater,  Tamina Turner of Atlanta, Louise Crosby and Miriam Jordan of Wilmington; and many nieces and nephews.
Cynthia loved music, dancing, fishing, raising pets and plants and loved Nature in general.  She was very social, loved by many and loyal to many friends.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Saturday April 15th one hour prior to the service.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday April 15, 2023 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel.

You are invited to sign the online guest book.