Judy Marie Watson-King, 81, of Elkins, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Fayetteville. She was born April 28, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Ethel Essick Flook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James “Ed” Watson; five brothers, Charles and George Moore, and Jerry, Jan, and John Flook; and two sisters, Elaine Pinkston and Rose Sams.
Judy loved God, her family, and animals. Her favorite thing to do was making music. She loved to sing and perform. Judy was a social butterfly. She enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, and fishing. She was a member of the Arkansas Fiddlers Association and the Fiddlers Association in Oklahoma. Judy was also a member of the Women’s National Republican Club. Jerry and Judy were volunteers at the Springdale Senior Center providing refreshments and music. She was also a participant in the Arkansas Senior Ms. America Pageant.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry King, to whom she was married 10 years; three children, Aimee Kincade and husband Kevin of Liberty, MO, Brian Watson and wife Michelle of West Fork, AR, and Ben Watson and wife Pearl of Kansas City, MO; a sister Effie Roth; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Pinnacle Cemetery in Madison County.
To Judy’s family you have my deepest condolences on Judy’s passing and you’ll be in my prayers and thoughts, I’m sorry for your loss.
To Jerry King & Watson Family, I extend my deepest condolences and prayers for all family members & friends in this Season of bereavement.
Judy was a sweet person and a Woman of Elegance. She and I were contestants in Ms Arkansas Senior America Pageant,.Inc., in 2021.
Jerry we met at Colton’s Restaurant during a fundraiser back in 2023.
May the God of Comfort keep each of you in His perfect peace, as you keep your minds stated on Him, Isaiah 26:3.
Dr. Margaret Pace, Ms Arkansas Senior America 2022 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
I will miss her so much. She instilled her love of music in me and pushed me to always be a better version of myself
Dear Jerry & Family, we are so very sad to learn of this sweet lady’s departure from this world. Her friendly voice & smile will be missed.
So sorry to hear, Peace be with the family.
Judy had a passion for music and was very supportive to her beginner co-musicians friends. I admired her drive and her ability to harmonize songs by ear. We will miss her spunk and her voice in our jams. RIP JUDY, you left a mark in our music world that won’t be forgotten.
I will always remember Judy as a go-getter, a very loving Godly person, and she loved to sing! The fun that we had at the Arkansas Fiddler’s Association meetings. Also, the Women of Faith weekends that we enjoyed attending. I will miss her very much
Jerry, you have my prayers! I am so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing! May she rest in eternal peace!
We were very sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She was a great singer and friend. Judy will be greatly missed.
Prayerful condolences to the family of Judy. 🙏
I will miss Judy’s sweet smile and lovely voice so much! She was such a great supporter of the Arkansas State Old Time Fiddlers’ Assn. It seems our numbers are dwindling with each dear friend who passes on to be with our Lord. May God bless all her family.
Dear Jerry and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Judy passed. She was very kind and welcoming to me, and I loved hearing her sing. I know she will be deeply missed. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
A Beautiful woman leaving so many loving memories of love and music. A person of great joy and kindness. Judy inspired so many. Prayers for her loved ones and family.
Prayers for Jerry and family. Her loving spirit touched all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.