Violet E. (Tyler) Watkins, 87 of Loudon, went to be with our Lord October 20, 2017. Violet enjoyed many things while visiting this world. She loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafts and taking trips with friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James J. Watkins; her parents, John and Hester Tyler and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are her sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Watkins and Tammy, and Paul Watkins, all of Loudon; grandchildren and spouses, Lindsay Amburn and Randy, Joey Watkins and Tabitha, and Megan Oran and Kody; great grandchildren, Luke and Alex Amburn, Haylei and Elaina Watkins, and Sylas Oran. Funeral service will 7pm Monday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Fred Tate and Rev. Kody Oran officiating. Family and friends will meet at 2pm Tuesday, Watkins Cemetery, for graveside service. The family will receive friends 5pm - 7pm Monday, prior to the funeral service. Loudon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.loudonfuneralhome.net