Ruth W. Pullins Watkins

Ruth W. Watkins, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 13, 2013 at Kobacker House. Ruth was born November 13, 1921 in Coolville, OH to the late William H. and Blanche R. Pullins; also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Garrett I. Watkins; daughter, Dorothy “Dotty” Ward; sisters, Bernice Pullins, Hazel Wedge, Gladys Croy, Florence Wyers and Julia Deeter; brothers, Glennie, Howard, Ralph, Homer and Roy Pullins. She is survived by her sisters, Thelma Watkins and Mildred Brooks; son-in-law, Jack Ward; grandchildren, Scott (Elna) Ward and Brian (Melissa) Ward; great-grandchildren, Loralei, Dashiell, Emerson and Wyatt; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ruth was a member of New Albany First Church of the Nazarene and had retired from Columbus Public Schools where she worked in food service. Family will welcome friends 2-5pm Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 where funeral services will be held at 10am Monday; Pastor Larry McNutt, officiating; Graveside Services will be conducted by Pastor AdamWill at 2pm Monday at Weatherby Cemetery, Coolville, OH. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Kobacker House c/o Ohio Health, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH 43214.

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