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Ruth Blalock Watlington – Southport

By Greg White
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Southport

Mrs. Ruth Blalock Watlington age 83 of 4733 West Trace, Southport died Thursday January 28, 2010 at her daughter’s home.

She was born in Danville Virginia on June 6, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Effie Samuels Blalock. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lee Watlington. Mrs. Watlington was a former resident of High Point, NC for fifty years before moving to Southport. She was a member of Deep River Baptist Church of High Point and worked for many years for the Anvil Brand Company.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Julius “Sam” Watlington of the home; a daughter, Sandra Watlington and husband Terry Yokley of Southport; a son, Timothy Watlington of Montana; a brother, Jack Blalock of Winston Salem, NC; 7 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Hospice, PO Box 200, Supply, NC. 28462.