Loyce P. Watkins age 76 of Braceville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on Sept. 29, 1946 in Weston, WV the daughter of the late Paul A. Sanford and Mildred (Smith) Sanford. Loyce graduated from Weston High School in the Class of 1965. She had lived in Newton Falls/Braceville for most of her life, formerly of Windham, OH. She loved her cats, reading, gardening, flowers, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Loyce is preceded in death by her parents, her step mother: Ginger C. Sanford, 1 brother: Roger Sanford, and 1 sister: Ginger Sanford.

She is survived by: 2 daughters: Stacey & Marty O'Connell of Manchester, TN, Bridgette Lomax of Newton Falls, 1 son: Jeff Smith of Newton Falls, 2 sisters: Valerie Sanford of Newton Falls, Diane Sanford of Millersport, OH, 1 brother: Douglas & Shelly Sanford of Gainesville, TX, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be on Friday Feb. 3, 2023 at 519 North Canal St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 starting at 1:00pm. The family has requested that all donations please be made to either: Southern Care Hospice 5401 Ashley Circle Austintown, OH 44515 or Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd SE Vienna, OH 44473 in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com