Ruth Alton Triana, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born April 23, 1932 in Nacogdoches to Richard Nelson and Mollie Heironimus Nelson.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Mary Lyles & husband Gene of Nacogdoches
Margaret Triana & James Martin of Joaquin

Sons:
Jerry Rankin of Nacogdoches
Ricky Rankin of Las Vegas, Nevada
Kenneth Triana of Starr, South Carolina
Gary Triana of Nacogdoches
John Milton Triana & wife Lori of Joaquin

Twelve Grandchildren

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Preceded by:
Husband, John Triana