Brenda McCoy Watkins

Brenda McCoy Watkins, age 78, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

She was born in Rabun County, GA on August 5, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Earl McCoy and Mary Talley McCoy. She was a graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School and also McKenzie Business College in Chattanooga, TN. A woman of many simple joys, she loved reading, gardening and spending time with her family.

Brenda is survived by her two sons, Robby McCutcheon (Tami), and Joel Watkins (Kim); grandchildren, Kande Snow (Andrew), Heather Wilbanks (Matt), Kinley Watkins, and Kadence and Kason Daily; great grandchildren, Abbi Little, Ina Little, Bo Little and Ava Mae Little; great-great grandson, Gibson Hopkins; two brothers, Randall McCoy and Johnny McCoy; sister, Linda Cabe and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Jared Coleman and Rev. Marvin Reid officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. Burial will follow the service at Hale Ridge Cemetery.

The family will be gathering at the house of her son Robby, 34 Calloway Lane, Clayton, GA 30525.

Hunter Funeral Home is honored to serve Watkins family. Please visit www.hunterfuneralhomega.com to share a memory or leave a condolence for the family. For any additional information or assistance, our staff remains available to help at (706) 782-4243.