Glennis Howell Watson

Funeral Services for Glennis Howell Watson will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. David Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mrs. Watson, 84, of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Glennis was born in Attala County to John and Willie Ellington Roby and was raised in Jackson, MS. She was a longtime owner of R & R Café and Coffee Shop, after her retirement she was known around town as the R & R lady. She loved traveling and going to yard sales. Mrs. Watson was a longtime member of Beacon Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Scotty Howell (Ava) of Philadelphia, MS; grandchildren, Clint Howell (Catherine), Shaun Howell (Samantha) and Erin Howell; sister, Peggy Weatherford; several nieces, nephews, friends and their families.

Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Dale Howell; second husband, Frank Watson; son, Randy Howell; sister, June Burrell; brothers, Ricky and Thomas Roby.

Pallbearers: Clint Howell, Shaun Howell, Erin Howell, Mike Roby, Glenn Weatherford and Bryant Roby.