Virginia Mae (Holt) Watkins, age 94, passed away peacefully at the home of her sister in Bluewater Bay, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Virginia was born on Aug. 20, 1915, in Richmond, Va., to parents Edward and Addie Holt. She graduated from The College of William and Mary with a fine arts degree. After attending Pan-American Business School she worked for the FBI in Richmond. In 1941, she married John R. Watkins. During World War II they were stationed at several naval bases. After the war her husband worked for B.F. Goodrich International in the Philippines. Later they moved to Jacksonville, Fla., and resided there for 34 years. Virginia was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville and served as President of the Women of the Church. She also gave much time and energy to the Jacksonville Humane Society, the Boys Home and Jacksonville University. In 1991, Virginia moved to Bluewater Bay. She became a member of First Presbyterian Church in Niceville and Twin Cities Woman's Club. Virginia is survived by her sister, Lee Johnson of Bluewater Bay; nephew, Richard and his children, Richard, Christine and Hope; and nephew, Mark (Karen) and their son, Cullen. All of her nieces and nephews and their families were an important part of her life. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband. A funeral service will be held at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home in Niceville on Monday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice would be appreciated. You can go online to offer condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.