220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Ruth Helen Smith

Ruth Helen Smith

Ruth Helen Smith

November 8, 1920 - December 2, 2013

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Mrs. Ruth Helen Smith of Trumann died Monday morning at Legacy Fort Smith Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 93 years, and 24 days. Mrs. Smith was born Monday, November 8, 1920 in Lake City, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and a member of First Pentecostal Church in Trumann. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Elvie Garland Smith; one son, Charles Lee Smith: one daughter, Marsha Kay Smith, 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers and her parents, Clint and Selma Charlene Wright McGough. She is survived by two daughters, Melva (Alfred) Moody Fort Smith, Ark and Regina (Charles) Brewer of Trumann; two sons, Wayne (Pat) Smith of Trumann and Michael (Lois) Smith of Yukon, OK, one sister, Virginia Scheer of Sacramento, CA; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Bro. Murry Ray, Bro. Tim Sullivan and Bro. Ron Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Brent Smith, Martin Smith, Michael DeWayne Smith, Kent Moody, Marcus Moody and Brandon Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Brent, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. My grandmother was 93 as well when she passed, I still remember to this day the goodtimes we had together. Remembering those times can help. Our prayers are with you,David Trantham

David Trantham, Brookland, Ark.

December 9, 2013

"So sorry to hear about Helen.

Shirley Mead, Jonesboro, AR

December 4, 2013

"My sincere sympathy to all the family. Our acquaintance goes wayack. Melva, Wayne and she alwaysblessed me by singing "Oh, What a Savior". Still one of my favoritesongs. May the Lord bless each ofyou and keep you in His care.

Norma Jean Barrington Johnson, West Memphis, AR

December 4, 2013

"To all of my cousins:Martii, Mother and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Aunt Helen was always so gracious and positive whenever I saw or spoke to her. Her devotion to family was always evident by her sincere concern for everyone's well being. She will be missed!

Dwayne Scheer, Sacramento, CA

December 4, 2013

"My Prayers for are with the Family. May the presence of The Lord comfort you hearts.

Mary Stacy, 1016 Calamine Rd

December 4, 2013

"We will miss you Mamaw!I remember and miss the days in the summer when Martin and I would go and stay with Mamaw and Papaw when they lived on Big Mama's place near Herget. Also the family get togethers during the holidays at their house when they lived on second street.Love our family and our Matriarch.

Brent, Jonesboro

December 4, 2013

"So very sorry for your Great Loss...You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Becky Hindmarsh, Alat ma Ar

December 4, 2013

"Sis. Melva and family,We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mamaw. We are praying for your entire family and know that our God is right beside you during this your hour of bereavment.May His blessings be with you all.Love,Calvin & Joan Simpson

Calvin & Joan Simpson, Gardena, CA

December 4, 2013

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family in such a sad time. Ms. Smith was such a wonderful, loving and caring woman. I was just a young child when I met Mr and Mrs Smith. They lived just a few houses down from us on second st. and I thought they were just awesome.

Sheri McCann Davidson, Southaven, MS

December 3, 2013

"Maribeth, please accept our condolences and the loss of your grandmother. ??Tammy

Tammy Alvey, Conway, Ar

December 3, 2013

"Sis Smith has always been special lady to me. Love her dearly. I still have the Cabbage Patch Doll & crochet pineapple tablecloth she made me. A beautiful quilt she made my son I still have. She use her talented hands to help my mother to make my wedding dress. When they visit my parents I would enjoy sitting with Bro and Sis Smith with lively conversations and Laughters. She will always be in my heart. Sorry I cannot make the visitation or funeral. I will keep the family in my prayers. Sis Smith, you were an awesome lady.

Darva (Rainbolt) Langford, Fox, AR

December 3, 2013

"She was a beautiful example of what a women of Faith should be....

Carla Swan, Truman Ar.

December 3, 2013

"All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR

December 3, 2013

"Maribeth and family I am so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort each and every one.

Sherri Tribble, Jonesboro, AR

December 3, 2013

"so sorry about your mom, she was a good person, I loved being around her, she will be missed.our prayers will be with you and your family.

barbara collett, trumann,ark.

December 3, 2013

"Wayne, Melba, and family, My condolences to each of you in this time of sorrow.

Robert Thompson, Florence, Alabama

December 3, 2013

"Precious and fondest memories of this beautiful lady of God. She and her loving husband raised a wonderful family who are each a blessing to all. Jimmy, Jan, Jimmy Dale and I love you --we know the Comforter will be near to hold you and love you!

Sue Bruso, Ft. Smith, AR

December 3, 2013

"So sorry for your family's loss! Though I did not know Sis. Smith very well, there are so many of her family that I have known for many years and knowing them lets me know that she had to have been a wonderful and Godly person to have so many descendants who are also God fearing and wonderful people. What a wonderful heritage she has left with us. I pray that God gives all of you the peace that only he can give during this time of grief. Sincerely, Neil

Neil Parker, Havana, Arkansas

December 3, 2013

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