of Conway, AR
November 27, 1947 - January 12, 2026
Martha Jane Watkins, ''Cricket'' passed away January 12, 2026, at the age of 78 years old. She was a gentle soul and was loved by everyone she ever met. She loved football, especially the Razorbacks and always asked how the team was doing. She loved talking about our pets, but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.
Janie is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Delores Watkins. She is survived by her sisters, Nancy Spurr (Rick), Anne Bailey (Bill), and her brother, Skip Watkins (Mary). She is loved by her 10 nieces and nephews who remember her dearly.
The family wants to thank the many people who were influential in Janie's life: Conway Human Development Center, lndependent Living Services and the women of Reynolds House, and Heritage Living Center and the many nurses that cared for her.
ln Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to lndependent Living Services or a charity of their choice.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2:00pm at Roller-McNutt FuneraI Home with visitation preceding at 1:00pm.
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11 Condolence(s)
Jan Cunningham
Thursday, January 29, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear about Janie’s passing. I remember her as always being sweet and pleasant. Offering prayers for all the family at this sad time.
Julie Isom Hill
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Janie was in our class at the UCA Irby Training School. We all loved her. She was always sweet and happy.
Barbara Key
Sunday, January 18, 2026
So sorry to hear of Janie’s passing. She was a Beautiful Sweet Soul. She will always be remembered by all who knew loved her
Mary-Catherine Flanagin Glover
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Nancy, Anne, Skipper and families-Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers! ❤️🙏🏻
Mary-Catherine Flanagin Glover
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Nancy, Anne, Skipper and families-Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers! ❤️🙏🏻
Rhonda Nettles
Thursday, January 15, 2026
So sorry for your loss praying for your family. Really enjoyed working with cricket at Reynolds . She will be missed
Clara Anderson
Thursday, January 15, 2026
I am so sorry for the family's loss. Cricket was a true little spit fire. She could sure m ake you laugh and feel good. I loved her very much and she will be missed.
Ellen Gordy Ellen Gordy
Thursday, January 15, 2026
i am so sorry to hear about Janie's passing! She was such a sweet soul, and I know how much you all will miss her! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tom and Nancy ErbachNa NN
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Nancy and family. So very sorry to learn of your loss. Cricket was happy and always got along well with everyone she worked with.
Marilyn Scott
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
My family lived near Janie’s family as we were growing up. Janie was such a sweet, cheerful soul whose smile was radiant. My condolences to her family.
Carol Scott Newell
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
So sorry to learn the death of Janie. My mother Mirian Scott taught her in the first grade and your mother was a room mother. Janie was always so sweet and caring person. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carol Scott Newell