Dr. Paula Pinkston's Obituary
Pinkston, Paula, M.D. a beloved physician, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her family in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Paula is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Michael T. Watkins; her daughter, Adrienne; her son, Steven, and his wife, Bee; and her cherished grandchildren, Malcolm and Penelope.
She served the Boston community for decades with unwavering commitment to her patients and profession. She will be remembered not only for her medical expertise, but also for her patience, warmth, and compassion for those whose lives she touched.
Services for Dr. Pinkston will be held privately here in Memphis, Tennessee.
Services in Massachusetts will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paula’s memory to http://www.helpfightra.org
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