GREENVILLE – Jane Watkins passed peacefully in her home on Sunday April 23. Born December 13, 1944 in Brownie, Ky., she was a special mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist in Drakesboro. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Donald “Spanky” Garrett Jr., her husband Don B. Watkins, her parents Jim and Opal Perry, her sister June Ingram and her brothers Lucky Perry, Shelby Gene Perry, and James Donnie Perry.
Being a grandmother was the joy of her life. She loved being “Mamaw” and anyone who met her got to hear about her grandchildren.
Jane was an insurance agent for American General for many years. She absolutely loved visiting with her clients and getting to know them. She cared deeply about them all. Before that, she had worked for the Leader News and for a local radio station. These jobs gave her the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, which were her favorite things to do besides being a Mamaw.
Jane graduated from Muhlenberg Central High School in 1965. She loved her church family and had an unshakeable faith in the Lord. She will be laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter Dr. Kristy (David) Chappell of Greenville; grandchildren Chandler Wells, Garrett Wells, Ty Chappell, Presley Garrett, Cooper Garrett, Chloe Goins, and Alex Sorrels; sister Jean Greenwood of Greenville; brother Ricky Perry of Sikeston, Mo., and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Scott Casebier officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
