Ruth Ann Watson

Ruth Ann Watson (nee Adams), 90, of Grafton, passed away at home Tuesday, February 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1935 in Gladesville, West Virginia. Ruth Ann was a member of Church of Christ East Broad St. in Elyria and had attended churches in Lorain, Elyria and Crossville, Tennessee. She had worked as a Realtor, retail store manager and a fashion model. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, time on the water, recreational exploring, and was a quilter. Survivors include her daughter, Carla A. Harbert Goff Watson (John) of Grafton; and a son, Robert L. Watson (Shelia) of Brunswick. Additional survivors include her grandchildren, Christopher M. Goff (Marleen), Cyron J. Goff (Suzie), Eric S. Watson (Rosaline), Nicole L. King (Dr. Dominic King); ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Evelyn Moore. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Robert Watson; a grandson, Chad L. Goff (Carla J.); her parents, Samuel Carl and Myrtle Lola (nee Fortney) Adams; and ten siblings. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026 in The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria, 440-322-4626, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026. Terry Spriesteresbach will officiate. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Ruth Ann's memory be sent to The Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Research Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com