Jeanette E. Watkins, 84, of Athens, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Diakon Lutheran Home in Topton, PA with her family by her side. She was born September 3, 1930 in New Albany, PA the daughter of the late Wayne O. and Gertrude Terrel Lilley. Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, painting, and crafts. Jeanette was a Hairdresser for 40 years. She is predeceased by her husband John W. Watkins in 2008, grandson Christopher Watkins, and brother Robert Lilley. Jeanette is survived by her children Jim Watkins of Chemung, NY, Scott and CiCi Watkins of Sayre, PA, Cheryl Watkins of State College, PA, and Mark and Christine Watkins of Fleetwood, PA, grandchildren Julie, Jessica, Jenniey, Derek, Carrie, Andy, Allison, Joshua, Bobby, Meghan, and Jay, 19 great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law Ron and Sharon Lilley and Sam and Sally Lilley, sister-in-law Rose Lilley, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 10am with the Rev. Robert Flatt from the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Jeanette’s memory to: Calvary Baptist Church, 701 West Pine Street, Athens, PA 18810. (For those wishing to sign the E-guestbook or send condolences may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com.)