Ruby Lee Watson Carmine

 Ruby Lee Watson Carmine, 80, of Hertford, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

 Mrs. Carmine was born in Worcester County, MD on December 28, 1943, and was the daughter of the late William Henry, Sr. and Gladys Mae Hopkins Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Marvin Woodrow Carmine, sisters, Alice Marie Coverdale, and Doris and Anna Mae Watson, and by brothers, William “Billy” Watson Jr., Ralph Watson and Lawrence Leonard Waterhouse.

 Retired as a machinist from National Cash Register (NCR), she was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ and faithful member of Fountain of Life Church where she had taught the Women’s Sunday School Class. She had formerly enjoyed fellowship in Chapel On The Sound Church where she had served as a deacon. A gifted artist, her love and passion of various arts showed in her rock creations and watercolor and oil canvas paintings.

 Surviving are her seven children, Peggy Wisswell (Ron), Bobby Carmine, Linda Baker (Tommy), Charles Derrickson (Kim), Bruce Derrickson (Donna), Russell Derrickson (Holly), and Christine Harbin (Austin); 11 grandchildren, Audrey Albertoni, Shane Albertoni, T.J. Baker, Ashley Robbins, Dezeray Jeandell, Cathy Short, Rodney Derrickson, Sara Mammolito, Maci Biener, Hannah Derrickson, and Addy Harbin; and 16 great-grandchildren.

 Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 26, at 3:00 p.m. in Fountain of Life Church, Elizabeth City, and will be conducted by Pastor Hans Hess. Friends may visit with the family in the church immediately following the service. A private burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Fountain of Life Missions Ministry, PO Box 2028, Elizabeth City, NC 27906.

 Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.