of Bryant, AR

December 2, 1937 - December 5, 2021

Janie Bowlin Mattei passed away at her home in Bryant, AR on December 5, 2021. Janie was born December 2, 1937 in Jellico, TN to the late George and Ella Mae Bray Bowlin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Valentino E. Mattei, as well as her brother Rollie (Veda) Bowlin.
Janie retired from AT&T after 27 years of service. She enjoyed part-time jobs she held over the years including time worked at Longhills Golf Club where she learned to play golf, a sport she enjoyed for many years. She also enjoyed working for Catlett Law Firm.
Janie was a faithful member for many years of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. Traveling was one of her favorite activities. Some of her adventures included trips to England, France, Italy, Monaco, and Hawaii.
Loved ones surviving Janie include her children, Roy and Mike Mattei and Valerie Morgan; sister, Jeanette Lindsey of Dayton, Ohio; sister-in-law, Carol Bowlin, Alexander, Ohio; nephews, Carl Kitts and wife of Knoxville, TN, Clyde (Freda) Kitts of Orlando, FL and Jim Kitts and wife of Knoxville, TN; nieces, Twonney Marilyn Oberlin of Toledo, OH, Gail Lawson of Toledo, OH and Florida, Mary and husband from Toledo, OH; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR, Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Pastor Max Pyron will conduct the funeral at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com