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.