Ruby Virginia Bandy

August 1, 1939 - February 18, 2013

Obituary

Mrs. Ruby Virginia Bandy, of Trumann died Monday, February 18, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 17 days. She was born Tuesday, August 1, 1939 in Trumann, Ark. to the late Asbury and Altis Rodgers Bandy and lived in Decatur, Texas before moving back to Trumann 8 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Trumann Revival Center. Mrs. Bandy was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar L. Grant, one sister, Margaret Winters, one brother, Fred Bandy and her parents. She is survived by three daughters, Altis McCardle of Charleston, SC, Diane Moore of Salt Lake City, UT, and Valerie Ellison of Bridgeport, TX; five sons, Bob Grant of Jonesboro, Ark., Mitchell Grant of Trumann, Michael McCormick of Bowie, TX, Robert McCormick of Ozark, MO and William McCormick of Bowie, TX,; one sister, Edith Smith of Jonesboro, Ark.; three brothers, Floyd Bandy of Paragould, Ark., Roy Bandy of Tacoma, WA and Terry Bandy of Bay, Ark., 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rose Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jorden Butler, Derrick Bishop, Justin Butler, Chucky Grant, Louis Jones, Little Bob Grant, Bruce Grant, and Michael Armstrong. Honorary Pallbearer will be Terry Bandy. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"To the family of Ruby,My niece Betty, from Batesville, Ar just sent me the news and I wanted to send my condolences. I rely on my sister Donna Schuh to keep me up to date, but have not spoken with her in a while. Looking at the photo of Ruby, I can see the strong Bandy resemblence.... much of who I am, too. We look as though we could be sisters. I am so sorry for the your loss and just wanted to take this time to be in touch. With many childhood memories and get togethers, I am thankful.Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.Patsy Rodgers Rogers, Ava and John Rodgers, daughter

Patsy Ruth Rodgers, Rogers, Charlottesville, Va

March 3, 2013

"My thoughts are with the Bandy family. In Psalms 147:3 God is healing the brokenhearted ones and binding up their painful spots.

Barb Layton ,

February 27, 2013

"TerryI am so sorry for your loss, cousin. You and your family will be in my prayers as you always are. God bless.

Elizabeth Mizell, Bay, AR

February 22, 2013

"Thoughts and prayers are with you all

Tammy M. Collier, Lake City, AR

February 21, 2013

"My heart is saddened today, to find out that Ruby has passed away. She was a very special lady to me,always made me smile. She had a way that made you feel wanted. I haven't seen her in a long time, but thought of her often. May she rest in the peace of God. She will forever be missed. Her passing is Heavens gain and Earths loss.

Darlene Crocker Britt, Caruthersville, Mo.

February 21, 2013

"Dear Altis,I'm so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. I know that this will be a very difficult time and wanted you to know that I care and was thinking of you and Diane.

Carol Coats Caldwell, Brookland, AR

February 21, 2013

"Terry and Floyd, We were so saddened to hear of the death of your sister. You will all be on our prayers.

Harold and Sonia Nix, Newark, Ar

February 20, 2013

"I'm sad that my mom will not be in our lives anymore. I talked her three times last week and she sounded herself. Her mind was still very alert. She suffered with a lot of pain from a pinch nerve in her back, her hip, arthritis. She's now pain free. My favorite memories or feelings is when a was a little girl. I felt safe and secure and always wanted to be with her. I will always keep those memories close to my heart.

Diane Moore, Midvale, Utah

February 20, 2013

"It is with a heavy heart I say "I'm sorry" to my family..:( she is at peace and with God.he will see that she is taken care of and that our hearts will heal in time. Aunt Ruby I will miss you much. you were so much fun, never a dull moment with you.. I laugh like crazy when I think about all the pranks we played on each other .. Like when someone filled your purse with corn flakes and I still don't know how they ended up in your shorts all I know is coins started falling out and you just laughed that silly laugh!! I Love You

Loretta guare, Escanaba, Michigan

February 20, 2013