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SALISBURY - Ruth Watkins Furr, 82, of Salisbury died Monday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1928, at Ellis Cross Roads, the daughter of David H. and Annie Elliotte Watkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Ray; her daughter, Connie Lee; and grandson, Robbie Winecoff. Also preceding her were six brothers and two sisters. Surviving Mrs. Furr, a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church, are her brother Garry Watkins and wife Carol, Salisbury, as well as grandchildren Michael Butler and wife Shannon, Mt. Pleasant; Ashley Maddox and husband Chris, Greenville, S.C.; and Lindsay Oehmen, and husband Jeff, Smyrna, Georgia. Also surviving are great grandchildren Isabella and Alaina Maddox; Emily and Molly Oehmen; Daaron Joshua Butler and Adrian Butler. Special members of her close extended family are Josh Davis, Mooresville, and Sharon Thomason, Salisbury. Mrs. Furr was educated at Ellis Elementary School and Spencer High School. She did retail work in Myrtle Beach as well as Salisbury, where she worked for Zimmerman's Department Store. Ruth was an avid NASCAR fan, enthusiastically supporting Jeff Gordon. As a resident of Carillon Assisted Living of Salisbury, she spent much of her time watching the Hallmark Channel and enjoying the Food Network. She herself had been an excellent cook and enjoyed critiquing Rachel Ray and Paula Deen. She refused to understand Rachel's extensive use of garlic and Paula's use of so much butter. The family would like to express appreciation to the employees and administration for the excellent care Ruth received at Carillon Assisted Living, her home for the past four years. She enjoyed acting as a mother, counselor, and advisor to those caring for her. Also, the family wishes to express gratitude for the quality health care she received at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Memorials: May be made to Carillon Assisted Living, 1915 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Visitation and Service: Visitation is 1-2:00 PM Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Lyerly Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM at Rowan Memorial Park with the Rev. Jerry Wilkes officiating. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Furr family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
Published in Salisbury Post on August 18, 2010