Maurine Barton Prince , 90, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Sam Roe officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Prince was born March 28, 1926, in Center, to Joe Shelton and Naomi Forsythe Shelton. She was a hard worker and loved flowers, gardening, singing and going to Old Home Church. Mrs. Prince was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by
Son: James Wayne Barton and wife, Lena, of Joaquin

Son-in-law: Dan Husband of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Anthony Barton and wife, Vonda, of Joaquin
Rachel Moorman of Joaquin
Chris Barton of Joaquin
Michelle Barton of California

5 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Daughter: Shirley Barton
Husband: James A Barton
Husband: Glenn Prince
Sister: Bernice Grimes
Brother: Johnny Shelton
Parents: Joe Shelton and Naomi Forsythe Shelton