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Jeannette Watts Obituary
Jeannette (Oldham) Watts, age 78, of Russellville, died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab. She was born November 16, 1946, in Hoxie, to Audie J.D. and Blanche Juanita Baird Oldham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Edward Watts; and her sister, Mary Grice.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Oran Burt; two nieces, Jenifer and Brian Hurt, and Erin and Cory Putman; two nephews, Jason and Renada Burt, and Brandon and Lizzy Grice; and two great-nephews, Zac and Kathryn Smtih and Brandon Hurt.
All services are private, with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pope County Library, 116 E. 3 St. Russellville, AR 72801.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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