Judy Carrington, 77, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

 

Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Antioch Cemetery in Center with Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

 

Mrs. Carrington was born February 25, 1941, in Center, to Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson.  She was the owner and operator of The Red Kitchen for many years.  She supported her community through her membership of Shelby County Dutch Oven Cookers and Shelby County Red Hat Society.  Her hobbies included cooking for and spending time with her quilting group.  Mrs. Carrington was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

 

She is survived by

Son: Matt Carrington and wife, Lori, of Nacogdoches

 

Grandson: Kyle Carrington of Nacogdoches

 

Sister: Ruby Hughes and husband, Charles, of Center

 

Brother: Billy Lawson of Center

 

Sisters-in-law: 

Wynnell Lawson of Center

Clydie Mae Lawson of Center

Nadine Lawson of Center

Leona Lawson of Baytown

Barbara Carrington of Mineola

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Ernest Carrington

Parents: Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson

Brothers: Joel Lawson, Forriest Lawson, Happy Lawson, Tommy Lawson, Glenn Lawson

Sisters: Oleta Cockrell, Mildred Partlow

Sisters-in-law: Sally Lawson, Jean Lawson

Brothers-in-law: Bud Cockrell, Darrell Partlow, Elmer Carrington Jr.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Antioch Baptist Church.

 

Pallbearers will be Mitchell Hughes, Mike Sizemore, Paul Hughes, Eric Carrington, Jason Sawyer and Kyle Carrington.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com