It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother Joyce Yvonne Watkins 88 of Bryant Arkansas. Mom was born August 29, 1931 in Kings Mountain Kentucky to the late Dillard and Reba Frederick.

Mom never met a stranger and made several lifelong friends while living in Kentucky, Texas, and Arkansas. She moved to Arkansas 21 years ago to be closer to her children and called Bryant her home. Her wishes were to be cremated and laid to rest beside her mother and father in Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, Kentucky.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her children Mitch Watkins "Ronda"

Mark Watkins, Dale Watkins "Terri", Jean Pickard "Gary", Wade Watkins and Jonathan Watkins "Aundria". Thirteen grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Yvonne was preceded in death by the father of her children; Curtis Watkins, and one grandson Bon Watkins, Siblings; Jane, Bert, Brenda, and Richard.

She is survived by three sisters; Wanda, Barbara, Claudene, two brothers: Buddy, Connie, many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, AR. Family will hold a private service at a later date. Visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.