Ruth Ann Watson (nee: Adams) 90, of Grafton passed away at home on Tuesday February 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1935 in Gladesville, WV. Ruth Ann was a member of Church of Christ East Broad St. in Elyria and had attended churches in Lorain, Elyria and Crossville, TN. 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, 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 4-7 PM Thursday February 19, 2026 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday February 20, 2026. Terry Spriesteresbach will officiate. Burial will be at 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