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NILES - Ruby Watson, 78, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and previously of Niles, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Inverness, Florida. Ruby was born on December 27, 1933, to the late Raymond and Alice Anglin in Nobel, Arkansas. After graduating from Niles High School in 1953, Ruby went on to be very successful at selling appliances. She retired from KMart after 20 years of dedicated service. On February 27, 1954, Ruby wed the love of her life, Louis Watson, at a ceremony in Pokagon, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Louis, and her siblings. Ruby is survived by her children, Terry Watson of Montana, Tami Jo (John Robinson) Watson of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Tonnya (Keith) LaCava of Mishawaka, Indiana; grandchildren, Heather (Marcus) Vigil of South Bend, Indiana, Charles White of Napanee, Indiana, Jacob White of Mishawaka, Indiana, Brandy Watson of Michigan City, Indiana, and Sherry (Cody) Davis of South Carolina; and two great-grandchildren, Mason Davis and Elijah Vigil. Ruby's family hosted a small memorial service in her honor at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Ruby's name may do so to the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka. Local arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.
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Bob and Doreen Roebeck
December 15, 2012
Tami,Tonja,Terry, We are so sorry for your loss,,we just found out last night around 10:30. Aunt Ruby was such a good person and always smiling.Bob will always remember how she called Helen Mammy.She will be greatly missed.She and Helen are together and telling their stories and laughing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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