Janice (Gray) Watkins
From the obituary:
Janice Irene Watkins (Gray): Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend, January 9, 1939 – September 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janice Irene Watkins, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 86 after a courageous journey with dementia.
Born January 9, 1939, in Warren, Ohio, she moved to Seadrift, Texas as a young girl, where she grew up and graduated from Calhoun High School, Class of 1957. Janice married Thomas (Tommy) Watkins in 1957 and made her home in Rockport, Texas in 1970.
Janice lived a life filled with love, resilience, and quiet strength. She was the devoted mother of four children- three daughters and one son-who were the center of her world. Her unwavering support, warm smile, and gentle spirit created a home filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories.
Throughout her life, Janice touched the hearts of many with her kindness and generosity. She had a gift for making people feel seen and loved. Whether through a warm meal, delivering homemade pies to local business or a thoughtful word.. or two…or three…while working at Walmart, HEB or Rockport ISD, or simply her radiant presence while attending events for Lions Club and Habitat for Humanity, she made those around her feel at home.
Janice is survived by her loving children, Juaniece Miller (Steve); Mark Watkins (Ginger); Venus Forbes (Bobby); Causha Tidwell (Bobby). Janice leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one on the way. Janice is also survived by her Brother Neal Gray Jr. and wife Karen, and Sister, Barbara Ann Reese and husband Kenneth
She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy L. Watkins, Parents Neal Sr. and Verna Gray.