220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Ellen Ruthie Qualls

Ellen Ruthie Qualls

Ellen Ruthie Qualls

March 30, 1933 - September 16, 2009

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Mrs. Ellen Ruthie Qualls was born on Thursday, March 30, 1933, daughter of the late Horace and Velma Secrease Barnett. Mrs. Qualls died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 76 years 5 months and 17 days. She was born in Salem, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Qualls was preceded in death by two sisters, a great-grandchild, Madison Wilson, and her parents. Survivors include her husband, Ottie Gene Qualls of the home; four daughters, Shirley Vaughn and Penny Maxwell, both of Trumann; Peggy Byram of Jonesboro and Janet Blancett of Lake City; one sister, Belle Spaulding of Trumann; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral home in Trumann with Revs. Bill Maxwell and Bobby Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jim Baker, Chris Holmes, Dan Holmes, Ronnie Cravens, Billy Baker and Larry Austin. Honorary pallbearers will be Freddie Jenkins, Tommy Holmes, James Evans, Tim Austin, Russell Cravens and Brandon Wright. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Penny,I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I wish I had known but I read it in last weeks paper. She was a very special lady and I know you will miss her very much.We have you and your family in our prayers

Carolyn Wages, Marked Tree, Arkansas

September 28, 2009

"Penny and family - I opened the local paper today and read about your Mom. I am glad that we had the opportunity to meet her and your Dad. I truly enjoyed spending time with them at the baseball fields. You all will be in our thoughts. Give your Dad our Love. And tell Nathan that Gunner sends a hello. -- Cyndi

Cyndi Malone Pitts, Marked Tree, Arkansas

September 23, 2009

"Penny and family - I opened the local paper today and read about your Mom. I am glad that we had the opportunity to meet her and your Dad. I truly enjoyed spending time with them at the baseball fields. You all will be in our thoughts. Give your Dad our Love. And tell Nathan that Gunner sends a hello. -- Cyndi

Cyndi Malone Pitts, Marked Tree, Arkansas

September 23, 2009

"Penny I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Sincerely,Dottie Kilgore Trantham

Dottie Kilgore Trantham, Monticello,AR 71655

September 20, 2009

"It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of your sisters well-lived life.Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

Carole and Charles Pociask, Clarksvlle, TN

September 19, 2009

"I am very sorry for your loss. I know, no words can take away the pain and loss you feel at this time.My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Glenda Spaulding, Nashvlle, TN

September 19, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

September 19, 2009

"I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Qualls. I remember all the times i spent at her house playing when Brandy and I were young. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Amber Maurizi, Trumann

September 18, 2009

"So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and carry you during this time.

Carol Meilke, Harrisburg, AR

September 18, 2009

"Janet, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you...

Gina, Lake City

September 18, 2009

"Janet and Randy you have my deepest sympathy. Just put your faith in god he will see you thru he never leaves or forsakes us.Sometimes we feel that he does but he doesn't.Just trust him. With Love in Christ Olene

Olene Cope, Brookland, AR

September 18, 2009

"Lindsey and family, we were sorry to hear about your grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We love you.

David and Lindsey Utley, Trumann, AR

September 18, 2009

"Ellen was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking with her. God bless each of you during this time of loss.

David Davis, Caledonia, MS

September 17, 2009

"Penny and family we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. The Kelso's;Bryan,Randi Jo, Gage and Hutch

The Kelso's, Bella Vista Arkansas

September 17, 2009

"Janet & Randy, Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Kevind & Jackie Davis, Jonesboro

September 17, 2009

"Janet, I sorry to have heard of your moms passing. I know how much she ment to you. She lives on through you and those kids . Thats a love and peice of her you cant' ever lose. Thinking of you and your family and that God is wraping in his love and care.

Dana Grimes, Lake City

September 17, 2009

"I worked with Ellen for many years at Baldwin Piano. My prayers are with you.

Terry Davis, Vilonia, AR

September 17, 2009

"Lindsey, Peggy & Brandy am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Qualls passing. I will keep your family in our prayers.

Keith & Leah Hammett, Jonesboro

September 17, 2009

"Shirley im so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May god be with you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Melissa Bandy, Trumann,AR

September 17, 2009

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