Ruth Watkins Kizziah Obituary

The passing of Ruth Watkins Kizziah (Burlington, North Carolina) occurred on September 8, 2026. Ruth, born on September 19, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Watkins Kizziah to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Fennis Watkins, Huey Watkins, Donald Watkins, Lois Meister and Isabel Hollis; her husband Gene Kizziah; and her parent John Sim Watkins.

She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Davis (Martin), Kathy McLendon (T. D.) and Terry Daugherty; her grandchildren, Matt Davis (Theresa), Jamie Peckous (Stephen), Michael Davis (Chioma), Tray McLendon, Katie Daugherty (Doman), Jordan Daugherty and Chad Daugherty; and her great grandchildren, Livvy Peckous, Easton Johnson, Penny Peckous, Maggy Peckous, Ally Peckous, Mason Davis and Micaiah Davis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service (306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Rich & Thompson Chapel - Burlington (306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's honor should be made to 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care Memorial & Honorarium Gift (https://www.3hc.org) s at 150 Techon Way, Pollocksville, NC, 28573.