Mary Ruth Watkins' Obituary
Mary Ruth Watkins passed away on December 8, 2020 at Methodist Hospital Richardson Texas.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Johnny and Mary Justiss, and her husband Billy Ray Watkins. She is survived by her son, Donnie Watkins and wife Peggy, daughter Debbie Smith and husband Larry. She has five grandchildren, Zach, Meleesa and husband Adrian, Melinda and husband Dennis, Sarah and Jackson, Michael and wife Megan. She has three great grandchildren, Grayson, Mieka and Remi. Mary has 5 sisters: Charlyne Greve, Virginia Spearman, Carol Harrison, Janie Daniels and Leta Cornelius and their spouses, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mary married Billy Ray Watkins in October 1952 in Lavon, Texas.
Mary was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Garland and then First Baptist Church of Garland.
Mary was a Medical Assistant and worked for Dr. Joel Holliday of Mesquite for 35 plus years.
Graveside Services for Mary are Wednesday, December 16 at 11:00 am at Restland Funeral Home.
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