Lorene Watkins Almand

Lorene Watkins Almand, 82, wife of the late Jessie Thomas Almand died Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  Born in Greensboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Parks Watkins and Elzona Parker Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her son Anthony Craig Almand and six brothers and one sister. She had worked as a cook for the Preschool Academy in Athens and was a member of Oasis Faith Baptist Church, Social Circle. She is survived by three children: Rhonda Cheryl Durand, Jessie Thomas Almand, Jr. and Steve Mark Almand, Sr., four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 2PM at Oconee Chapel with Rev. Wayne Ghann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Oconee Memorial Park.  Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com