Ruby Watkins Bridges, age 98, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at NHC Healthcare Anderson. Born January 1, 1923, in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late J.O. Watkins and Virglie Thompson Watkins. Ruby was retired from Orr Lyons Mill after 37 years of faithful service to the company. Following retirement, Ruby was a lunchroom attendant at T.L. Hanna High School. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5996 and a member of Orrville Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Terry Mullinax; granddaughters, Tracy Mullinax Ellison (Jim) and Angie Mullinax Gray; great grandchildren, Parker Clamp, Emmie Clamp, Braden Mullinax, Kaylee Gray, and Kelsey Gray; and great-great granddaughter, Zoey Mullinax. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Hansel Mullinax and Roy T. Bridges; siblings, Louise Gosnell, Bertha Kay, Judy Kay, Ober McConnell, and Joseph Parks who was killed in Germany during WWII. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:30 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Dr. Wendell Bannister officiating. Burial will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orrville Baptist Church, 2620 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624. The family will be at the home of Tracy Ellison, 101 Running Fox Lane, Belton, SC. The family would like to thank the staff at NHC, especially Station 2, for the love and care they provided to Ruby. Events Visitation Sunday, August 22, 2021 2:00PM - 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Sunday, August 22, 2021 3:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624