Janet L. Watkins, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Warren OH, on January 7, 1963, a daughter to the late Raymond and Naomi (Kelly) Fenstermaker.

Janet was a member of the graduating class of 81 at Ravenna High School. She then spent 20 years working for Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna, OH. She married her husband, Steven “Andy” Watkins in 2013.

She was a woman of faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She absolutely loved music and all that came with it, dancing, singing and on rare occasion you’d catch her playing the drums or bass guitar. She was an avid Cleveland Indians, Browns and Ohio State fan. Janet enjoyed playing bingo and taking in the view of the local Cemeteries. Janet lived for animals, especially her cats; Durango and Sunfire.

Janet leaves behind many that will miss her dearly including her husband Andy, daughters; Melissa (Anderson) McGhee, Mary Gibson, Amanda (Adam) Prater; sons Leroy Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Michael Gibson; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sister Kathy Zirkle; brothers Ed Fenstermaker, Rick Kelly and half-brothers Sean and Keith.

She was predeceased by her parents; Aunts Mary Kelly and Kay Kelly and cousin David Kelly.

Calling hours will be held at First Baptist Church of Niles on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12pm. A Funeral Service and luncheon will Follow at 1 pm.

Caring and Professional Services were entrusted to Selby Funeral Home.