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Ora Dee Eli Watkins, 84, of Baton Rouge, LA departed this life on September 9, 2018 at home. Ora, also called "Dee" by her family and friends was born on March 10, 1934 to the union of George Eli and Annie Johnson Eli in Ethel, LA. She was the fifth child of nine children born to this union. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of more than fifty years, Robert Watkins. Two sons, Lee A. Chambers of Baker, LA and Michael (Charlotte) Chambers of Zachary, LA. One sister Dorothy Gray of Baker, LA. Two brothers, Rubin Eli and Joseph Eli of Baton Rouge, LA. Eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Annie Eli, her sisters, Mary Bell Chambers, Hannah Wilson, Emma Jane Fisher, and Nancy Norwood; One brother, Louis Eli, and one grand-daughter Lakeisha Chambers. The funeral services will be held at 11:00am September 22, 2018 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church at 9700 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA with the burial to follow at Mt. Pilgrim Benevolent Society Cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 20 to Sep. 22, 2018.
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.prayers to the famly.bobby mcheal our church members at mt plgrm b.church. we
wlll.truly mss her.jane thomas pamela thomas smth betty jean thomas mccaleb ..lord that smle wll mss.

betty thomas mccaleb

September 22, 2018

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family

September 21, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that God will continue to pour his Blessing on you.
Albert J. and Betty S. Dixon

September 21, 2018

wth deepest sympathy late.wm.howard thomas famly.betty mccaleb.jane thomas.pamela thomas smth..she was our church member at mt. plgrm b.b 9700 scenc hghway jesse b. bllberry pastor. wll mss her may god be wth the famly.rest n peace...we..call her mother.

betty mccaleb

September 20, 2018

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