Jo Nell Watkins

December 9, 1932 ~ December 31, 2013
Funeral services for Jo Nell Watkins, 81, of Hughes Springs, will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2013 at Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Dan McGuire officiating. Burial will follow at Dennis Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 5 until 7 Friday evening at the funeral home. Jo Nell Watkins was born December 9, 1932 in Hughes Springs and passed away December 31, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Wayne Watkins; her mother Nellie Hines; her father, Raymond Hines; and one son, Billy Neal Watkins. She is survived by four sons, Raymond Wayne Watkins and wife Dana, Joe Watkins and wife Donna, Raymond DeeWayne Watkins, and H.E. Watkins and wife Stacey; two daughters, Wanda Watkins-Smith, and Novella Jo Huddleston and husband Bobby; one brother, Royce Hines Spookus and wife Kathrine; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She will surely missed. Prayers for all of the family.Know she is flying high with the angels.
Danny and I are so sorry for your loss. I have heard stories my entire life from mother of Jonelle and mother riding the bus together and just them as kids growing up together. I think we have enough history and shared family that we are definitely connected by the heart. Our love goes out to all of you' Danny and Karen Carroll
So sorry for all your loss. I have so many stories I could tell of my growing up with Wanda and Raymond on 250 N to the City Cafe…to Mrs. Jonell getting the bug out of my eye…boy did that hurt…she was one of a kind…prayers that you all are comforted in the days to come with precious memories…hug and love Novella…we are here ….
So very sorry to learn about the passing of Ms. JoNell. She was an amazing women who will be greatly missed..
Our Heart goes out to you all, May God give you strength and Peace during this heartbreaking time.All Our Love.
Novella and Dee, I am praying for you, remembering how much Jonelle loved you two. It's been a long time since you lived in Ore City, but I remember how strong and loving she was. You are blessed with sweet memories and a promise of meeting again. God be with you.
Another 1951 classmate gone.My condolences to your family.Rd
I love you Grandma.
I have fond memories of Jo.She was a good wife and mother. May she rest in peace
Best Aunt and a great Lady .Will hold her in my heart forever
Miss you so much already grandma. I could sit here and wish for just one more talk and visit, but putting my selfish needs aside I know you are healed and free of sickness in the streets of Heaven walking beside God reuniting with your loved ones you have missed. See you in a Lil bit, and know I love you with all my heart.
So sorry for your loss!!!