Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Jun 19, 1942 - Apr 10, 2019
I was a chaplain that covered Southern Champion Tray, where Allen works in Mansfield, Texas. He is such a friendly, joyful employee who enjoys telling
about his wonderful family. It is evident that he was raised by a loving Christian mother. I know that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are a clear legacy of a life well lived.
Dave Emler
April 16, 2019 | Colleyville, TX | Acquaintance
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MY FRIEND SHAWN AND HER FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALLWEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING
April 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I used to work with Shawn at Smithfield. I didn't know your mother but, I know your pain. Remember we are only here on this temporary because there is something far greater in store for us. May God be with your family.
April 14, 2019
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Ingrid Riddick
April 14, 2019 | Gates, NC
Sorry for your loss
Cherel Artis
April 12, 2019 | Suffolk, VA | Acquaintance
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Mrs.Ruby you will be missed may you rest in peace
Tamara Eley
April 12, 2019 | Gaston, NC | Friend
We did not know Ruby, but we know her amazing son, Allen. Allen works for us at Southern Champion Tray in Mansfield, TX . As we have grown to know and love Allen, it is very clear that he was raised right. He is a wonderful man of strong character with such heart and strong values. He is proud to follow Christ and treats everyone, no matter who they are, with love and respect. He spoke of his mom Ruby often and how much he loved her. Ruby, we will be here to comfort your son as he mourns...
Jana Hall
April 12, 2019 | Mansfield, TX | Coworker
I would like to send my condolences to the family, Ms.Ruby was a very nice lady, whose always smiling and willing to help anyone... To the children who I went to school with we had some good times especially with Allen always was the class clown , ...Just be strong and know shes resting with the Lord...
Carlos Futrell
April 12, 2019 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
On Wednesday April 10, 2019, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, peacefully passed away at Sentara Obici Hospital. She had her loving family by her side. Ruby S. Watkins was a native of Suffolk, Virginia and the daughter of the late Alfonza and Arie C. Smallwood.
She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.
She completed High School. She then went to work for Mrs. Catherine Taylor. Married at an early age, she spent the rest of her career at Autumn Care Nursing Home of Suffolk for 35 years, where she retired.
Mrs. R. Watkins is survived by her children: Tracy S. Eley (Steve), Allen Powell of McKinney Texas (Lynette), John Watkins Jr., and Shawn Frazier (Calvin) all of Suffolk, Va.; 14 grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren; sister-in-law Lottie Smallwood. Other relatives includes a host of nephews and nieces as well as a host of friends.
She was predeceased by six sisters: Carrie, Catherine, Denise, Eva, Margaret and Mildred. Seven brothers: George, Hewitt, Leonard, Oscar, Saulie, Willie and Linwood, one son, Tony D. Smallwood.
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