Ruby Bolton Watts

Ruby Bolton Watts, 82, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday August 28, 2012 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 24, 1930 in Lumpkin County to the late James Sanders and Velma Rice, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Mrs. Watts was formerly employed by Potter and Brumfield after which she was employed by Peachtree Doors until her retirement. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Major Bolton and Joseph "Joe" Watts; daughter, Carol Bolton; brothers, Johnny Rice, Tommy Rice, Frank Rice, and Robert Rice.

Surviving are her children, Sue McBrayer, Carl and Jean Bolton, Helen Swafford, James Bolton, John and Kris Bolton, Rubyanne and Tracy Lingerfelt, all of Dawsonville; sisters and brother in law, Gracie Lou Walls, Annie Sue and Jimmy Chester, both of Dawsonville; brothers and sisters in law, William and Evelyn Rice, Betty Rice, Benny Joe and Carolyn Rice, Herman and Vondell Rice, Billy and Teresa Rice, all of Dawsonville; fourteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday August 30, 2012 at 2 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Junior Evans and Rev. Jimmy Chester will officiate. Interment will follow in Moss Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Tuesday after 6:30 p.m. and all day Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to offset final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.