Venita Jaunice Watkins

She was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas; the second of five children. Jaunice attended Viola High School where she enjoyed playing basketball. She was a member of the Central Free Will Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and organized many fellowship dinners.

Jaunice was preceded in death by her parents Virgel Bramblett and Velma Stark, sisters Allen Hook, Betty Hensley, brother Lewis Bramblett and her husband of 66 years Jesse Watkins. Surviving family, brother Jerry Bramblett, children: Linda Hillen, Roy Watkins, Caren McCubbin; grandchildren: Kim Janous, Lee and Brett Watkins, Sarah Smith, Katie Burnside, Laura Mahoney; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Grayson, Annabell Janous, Casey, Abigail, Emma, Nikki Watkins, Jack, Truman Watkins, Riley, Hunter Smith, Mya, Tyler, Braylon Burnside, James, Hannah, Gabriel Mahoney.

Jaunice was happiest when she was surrounded by her loved ones, planning and catering family gatherings.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 26th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 27th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the Funeral Home. Lee Watkins Officiating. Burial to follow.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Westbrooke Care Center, Hidden Lake Care Center, KC Hospice, and Dr. Austin Welsh for their compassion and care of our loved one.