Joan Ray Watwood Brown, age 92, of Albertville, Alabama, passed away on September 2, 2026.She was born May 22, 1934, in Marshall County, Alabama, to Arthur and Lora Ray. Joan lived a life centered on family and faith in Jesus Christ. She loved Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and cherished teaching the Ladies Sunday School class for many years.
Joan worked diligently as a legal secretary for Gullahorn and Hare, P.C., for more than 30 years. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren, who treasured sleepovers at her house—where ice cream was eaten in bed and cartoons were watched until after midnight. Her family will always remember the lighthearted moments they shared together.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Brown; her son, Eddie Watwood; her sister, Dot Ray Henley; and her brothers, James Ray and Burt Ray.
She is survived by her sons, Steve (Kay) Watwood and Andy (Dana) Watwood; her daughter, Kellie (Randy) McDaniel; and her nine grandchildren: Skylar (Jon) Lambert , Chase (Sara) Watwood, Clay (Janelle) Watwood, Sam Wakefield, Caitlin (Matt) Dickerson, Jake Watwood, Joe (Caitlin) Wakefield, Allison Watwood, and Drew Watwood. She is also survived by many beloved great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, at Adams Brown Funeral Home in Albertville, Alabama. Family visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by visitation for friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m., with Bro. Brent Roe officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery.
Her family is grateful for the love, laughter, and memories she leaves behind and finds comfort in the promise of eternal life. As 2 Timothy 4:7–8 reminds us, she fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.
