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Julia Ann Roblee Watson

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Julia Ann Roblee Watson, 51, of Springdale died April 9, 2013. She was born November 17, 1961 at 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 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. She worked at the University of Arkansas for 16 years, working in the Business College and College of Industrial Engineering. 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 of the home; parents Bill and Marge Roblee of Bella Vista; siblings Jeff Roblee (Vicki) of Keene, N.H., Debbie Campbell of Little Rock, Rick Roblee (Julie) of Fayetteville, Joe Roblee (Lee Ann) of Cedar Park, Texas, Todd Roblee (Janeane) of Fayetteville; mother-in-law, Betty Thomas of Springdale, brother-in-law ,Tom Watson (Terry) of Thornton, Colo., 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 4 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel followed by a Rosary at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. 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, Ark. 72762 or St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 1386 South West End Street, Springdale, Ark. 72764. To sign the guestbook online please visit www.siscofuneral.com.

Published April 13, 2013

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