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Ruby Watkins Obituary
Virginia Beach - Ruby Mae Watkins, 82, joined her loved ones in Heaven on April 26, 2012.
Ruby was a Postal Carrier for the Pungo and Sandbridge area for 23 years. She loved quilting, bingo, gardening, her friends and family.
Married 59 years to Arthur B. Watkins, deceased, she is survived by their children, Jo Ann Herring, Joyce Donahoo, June Combs, and Arthur B. Watkins Jr., their spouses, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
There will be no formal memorial service. She was honored by all her loving family and friends while she was alive.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Watkins
May 5, 2012
JOANNE, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR MOM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
THE COLEY FAMILY
Terri Tipton
May 1, 2012
So glad Daddy and I got to visit with her last week! We will miss her...she was always fun to be around. Praying for you all as you face life without her.
Tom Staats
April 30, 2012
Deepest sympathies for your loss. I'm still adapting to the loss of my beloved wife Debbie in August. They're in a better place. Hang in there, it will get better.
Nancy Dailey
April 30, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. We had hoped for a better outcome. Nancy and George Dailey
meighan Shanahan
April 29, 2012
Love you..grandma...meighan, Wesley and Kaleigh Belle
Pam Horn
April 28, 2012
Joyce and family...so sorry to hear about your Mom... My thoughts are with you. Pam Horn, (Kellam class of 69)
April 28, 2012
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Chuck Ward and Matea Leon
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