Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Mrs. Watson

Ruby Hunter Watson, 97, of Hillsboro died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at her home.
She was a school teacher in the Fleming County Schools for more than 30 years and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for more than 40 years.
She loved outdoor activities walking in the woods, gardening, and visiting the elderly -- even when she was older than them. She traveled 48 states, She was a great animal lover, especially of horses, dogs and cats. All strays had a home with her.
Mrs. Watson was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Fleming County, the daughter of the late James and Calla Hinton Hunter.
She was the widow of Morton Watson. She was also preceded in death by two half-brothers, Hinton Hunter and Ralph Hunter.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Bumgardner of Morehead; a grandchild, Cody (Sarah) Bumgardner; and a half-sister, Lula Hunter Wardlow.
Services are 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Ellis officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m., today at the funeral home.