Joan Carol Watts, 71, of Elkville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family at 8:58 P.M., Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Joan was born December 29, 1953 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of William H. and Mable E. (Carpenter) Winchester.
She was of the Christian faith and dedicated a lot of her time to the church.  She loved helping with Vacation Bible School.  Joan had a heart of gold and was always helping others.  She was a hairdresser for many years and enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.
She married Lloyd H. "Bud" Watts on April 28, 1972 at the Hallidayboro Methodist Church in Elkville.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd, three children - Renee Mezo and husband JR of Cambria, Kimberly Cobin of Elkville, William Watts and Katrina Kosma of Dowell, three grandchildren - Tryce Stewart and husband Troy of Elkville, Gabrielle Rogers and husband Alexander of Vergennes, and Holden Seibert of Elkville, and soon-to-be great grandson - Beau, one sister - Sue Winchester Dauksch and husband Danny of Pinckneyville, one brother - Paul Winchester and wife Mary of Herrin, along with many nieces and nephews.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents - William and Mable, one sister - Debra Garavaglia (Jim), along with many other extended family members.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bro. Gary Pruitt officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Hallidayboro Cemetery in Hallidayboro, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.