Karen Jeanette Watson

Karen Jeanette Vailes Watson, age 63, of Prattsville went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born on December 3, 1962 in Pine Bluff to the late Virgil Conrad Vailes and Lula Clarice Corley Vailes. She was a 1981 graduate of Prattsville High School and later attended Ouachita Tech, where she received a degree in accounting. She then worked for the state of Arkansas for 36 years. She was a faithful member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. She loved music, her church choir and trivia. She was also a sober member of the Grant County Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. She had a strong work ethic, enjoyed gardening and was a lifelong Daddy’s Girl. In 2019, she was very happy to dig her toes in the sand in Florida.

She is survived by her son Bradley Earl Watson, her daughter Wendy Frances Watson, her grandchildren Natalie Pearson Isabelle Pearson and Zaylee Watson and her beloved dog Pappy.

Memorials may be made to the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry.