50TH ANNIVERSARY

David and Sheryl Watkins of Magnolia were married January 20, 1968, at First Baptist Church in Magnolia. They celebrated their milestone anniversary in November with a Thanksgiving trip to Gulf Shores, Ala., with their children — Krista Roberts of Miami, Fla., Katie May of Magnolia, and Kara Way of Hot Springs — six grandchildren, and Sheryl’s mother, June Jones.

Sheryl was born in Texarkana, Texas, and is a 1967 graduate of Magnolia High School. She is the daughter of June Jones and the late Sam Jones. She is retired from Albemarle Corporation.

David was born in Waldo. He is the son of Ruth Watkins of Magnolia and the late H.I. Watkins. He is pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Magnolia.

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