Kelly L. Watkins

February 28, 1973 - January 26, 2016

Kelly Lynn Watkins, age 42, of Menomonie, WI passed away after a short illness Tuesday, January 26 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was born February 28, 1973 in Menomonie, WI to Doreen and Terry Watkins. Kelly was raised in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1994. Kelly loved attending sporting events of her family members, she was always the cheerleader. She loved spending time on the water, whether here in Menomonie with family members or in Northern Wisconsin with her campground family. Kelly was lovingly cared for by the Aurora group home staff from 2008 to the present. Kelly is survived by her parents, Terry and Doreen, her brother Jeff (Shelley) niece Haley, and nephew Gunnar; brother Todd (Shannon) niece Ali, and nephew Peyton. Visitation will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th St. East, in Menomonie on Sunday, January 31st from 4-7pm and one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 1st. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Saviors Lutheran Church.