Ruby Lee Watkins, 73, passed away March 29, 2018, in Toledo, Ohio, in her home.

Ruby was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio to Claibourne and Sallie Smith. She was employed Daimler Chrysler for 32 years.

She was a God-fearing, scripture quoting, hard working and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Claibourne and Henry Smith; and sister, Mary Ann Smith. Ruby leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Jacqueline Crittenden, Chushenna Edwards; son, John Miller (Paula); sisters, Leona (John) Searcy, Helen McGee; brother, Jack (Laneatha) Smith; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and long-time friend, Donna Logan.