BORN

1923

DIED

2018

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Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home

5800 W 12TH ST

Little Rock, Arkansas

Joyce Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Joyce Lorraine Watkins, 94, of Maumelle, passed away January 7, 2018, after struggling with health issues the past few years. She was born April 4, 1923 in North Little Rock, to Charlie and Ethel Graham. She lived with determination and a grateful spirit for any kindness shown to her throughout her entire life with Jesus by her side.



She is preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Larry Watkins. She is survived by her loving daughter, Sherry Sullenberger of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren; and seventeen great- grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, 501-661-9111. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

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May 24, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss Joyce. May God prov ide power and strength you at this very difficult time.--Isaiah 40:29
Merida family

February 19, 2018

Donna Willmon

I am so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

January 9, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

January 9, 2018

Jean Orr

To the family and friends
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.

January 8, 2018

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