Julia Roblee Watson

Julia Ann Roblee Watson, 51, died April 9, 2013 in Springdale. She was born November 17, 1961 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota to William and Margaret Hart Roblee. Julie graduated from Springdale High School in 1980, then attended the University of Arkansas where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, followed by an MBA and completion of coursework for a PhD. She began her career at Jones Truck Lines and assisted Bernice Jones during the development of the Jones Center for Families and Harbor Meadows. Julie went on to work at the University of Arkansas for 16 years, working in various roles in the Business College and the College of Industrial Engineering. Julie was a 40-year member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church where she enjoyed helping in the gift shop and teaching Sunday school. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, served on the Shiloh Museum Board and several PTAs in the Springdale School System, and was a Charter and Life Member of the Junior Auxiliary. She was an avid community volunteer and found great pleasure in helping others. She also enjoyed her pets, crafts, sewing, reading, movies, and outdoor sports, especially spending time at the lake with her family. Julie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She will always be remembered for her smile, thoughtfulness, ability to make others feel special, and her kind, tender heart. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Jeff Watson, and her children Stan and Claire Watson of the home; parents Bill and Marge Roblee of Bella Vista; siblings Jeff Roblee and wife Vicki of Keene, NH, Debbie Campbell of Little Rock, Rick Roblee and wife Julie of Fayetteville, Joe Roblee and wife Lee Ann of Cedar Park, TX, Todd Roblee and wife Janeane of Fayetteville; mother-in-law Betty Thomas of Springdale, brother-in-law Tom Watson and wife Terry of Thornton, CO, sister-in-law Mary Jane Ragsdale of Sulfur, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 14 from 2 to 4pm at Sisco Funeral Chapel followed by a Rosary at 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ozark Guidance Foundation in honor of Julie Watson to support mental wellness, 2400 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR 72762 or St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 1386 South West End Street, Springdale, AR 72764 To sign the guestbook online please visit www.siscofuneral.com

Julia Roblee Watson

November 17, 1961 - April 9, 2013