Janice Inell (Granny) Atkinson went home to be with her Lord and her husband on October 4, 2022 at her home in Dickens, Texas, at the age of 84. Inell was born on October 7, 1937 in Dickens, Texas, to Thurmond and Avis Lewis. She married the love of her life, CL Atkinson, in 1954. The couple were blessed with five children whom they taught about the love of Jesus Christ. Inell was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Spur, Texas, and attended faithfully. She was always supportive of her children and encouraged them to pursue their goals. Over the years, Inell had many jobs. She was babysitter to a great many children in the Dickens area. She also worked at Patton Springs School for many years as a teacher’s aide. But her primary job was always devoted wife and mother. She taught all her boys how to cook. Inell loved singing in church, either with the congregation or with special music and playing the piano (although she would claim she played poorly). She also loved to sew and quilt. She made numerous quilts and some clothing for her grandchildren. Inell was also a passionate lover of animals.
