Watkins - Garvey Ms. Ingrid Verheugen Garvey of Metairie, Louisiana, along with Mr. Michael Lawrence Garvey, also of Metairie, Louisiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Elise Verheugen Garvey to Mr. Eric Henry Watkins, son of Mr. Thomas Watkins and the late Mrs. Soon-Ok Watkins of Panama City, Florida. The couple met in 2018 and have maintained a loving, long distance relationship before Eric graciously moved to New Orleans to close the distance between him and his bride to be. Elise is a graduate of The Academy of the Scared Heart and Tulane University. She is currently enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law as a JD. candidate to graduate in 2025. She is an independent healthcare compliance contractor and teaches catechism class at St. Francis Xavier parish. She is also involved with Children of Mary and various ministry groups and programs. She enjoys reading and writing, studying languages, astronomy, and a good coffee. Eric is a graduate of Gulf Coast State College and Florida State University. He earned his B.S. in biology and R.R.T. certification and is employed with an esteemed local hospital system. He enjoys football, basketball, film, being in nature and traveling. The nuptials will be shared in a lovely winter ceremony at her alma mater, The Chapel at The Academy of The Sacred Heart. The families share their joy and extend their warm wishes as the couple embarks on this new chapter. A delayed European honeymoon to follow Elise's graduation in May 2025.