Joyce Jeanette Watts, age 86, of Cherokee Village, AR passed from this life Tuesday October 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Joyce was born December 10, 1937 in Jonesboro, AR to the late Raymond and Clara Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 58 years Albert "Sonny" Watts; one son Eric Watts; and one brother William Ivory Brown.

Those left to cherish her memory include: two daughters Vicki Fowler of Cherokee Village, AR and Melissa Hayes (Phillip) of Emerson, AR; one son Ricky Watts (Melody) of Junction City, AR; thirteen grandchildren Chad Rhodes (Amanda), Katie Reece, Cody Reece (Randi), Mandy Kingery (Josh), Derick Watts (Tara), Zayne Hayes, Jade Putch (Nic), Brittany Watts (Levi), Erica Watts, Jerod Watts, Haleigh Watts (Darrell), Christian Watts, and Merical Watts; 34 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Lou Hopkins; one brother J.D. Brown (Lori); as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Two memorial services will be held in her honor one at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10-11:00 AM Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Urbana First Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, the other at 3:00 PM with visitation from 2-3:00 PM Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Broadway Baptist Church in Bay, AR.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society.