Ida Janice Watkins Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ida Janice Watkins of Central City, Kentucky, born in Dyess, Arkansas, who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ida had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Ida may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Earl Watkins; and her son William Douglas Watkins. She is survived by: her children, Gloria Coats (Tim) and Joey Watkins. She is also survived by six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and nineteen great-great-grandchildren.
