1909 - 2005 (95 years)
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Name |
Ann Ruth Brock |
Birth |
13 Oct 1909 |
Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina, USA [1] |
Gender |
Female |
Name |
Ruth Brock Watkins [1] |
Death |
10 Mar 2005 |
Winter Park, Orange, Florida, USA [1] |
Burial |
Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA [1] |
- FOX Ruth Brock Watkins Fox, daughter of Leonard Garland Brock and Betty Smith Howard Brock, was born October 13, 1913 in Roseboro, North Carolina.
She grew up in Kingstree, S.C. and spent her young adult years in Charleston, S.C. She was married in St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Charleston to James T. Watkins of Johnson City, TN. While she was a Jacksonville, FL resident from 1942 to 1967 she was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, the Garden Club and the Women's Club. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and enjoyed ceramics at the Art Museum and the game of bridge.
After becoming a widow, she married Jim Fox Sr. of Orlando, FL. They lived for several years in Stuart, FL and in Sanibel Island for about ten years. They traveled to the Orient, Europe and the Caribbean.
After becoming a widow again, she relocated to 1111 South Lakemont Ave. in Winter Park, FL. She enjoyed golf, art and many other activities while there.
Family members include her daughter, Jan Watkins Bra dy; son-in-law, Clyde A. Brady lll; grandchildren, Jennifer Brady and Arthur Brady; sister, Frances Buckler (Mrs. Kenneth Buckler) of Prince Frederick, MD and by marriage, Jim Fox Jr., Sandra Fox Griffith and Robert Dallas Fox.
Graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. Date of service to be announced.
Florida Times-Union, The (Jacksonville, FL) - Saturday, March 12, 2005
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| Birth - 13 Oct 1909 - Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina, USA |
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| Death - 10 Mar 2005 - Winter Park, Orange, Florida, USA |
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