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Submitted: 4/4/17 • Approved: 4/4/17 • Last Updated: 11/1/20 • R1183385-G887537-S3
May 5, 1934 - March 12, 2017
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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
Nina Ruth Dobbins, age 82, entered into her Savior’s presence on March 12, 2017. She was born in Quitman, Arkansas, to the late George and Cleo Hooten on May 5, 1934. After spending her childhood in Quitman, she attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) where she met the love of her life, JW Dobbins. After a brief courtship they married and moved to Memphis, Tennessee where JW attended dental school. They later moved to Heber Springs and then settled in Mountain View to raise their family.
She was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church for 34 years. Known to all as “Maw”, she always met everyone with a smile and a hug. She loved her “Livewires” and the many hours they sang and fellowshipped together.
Her greatest joy was her family, always present in their lives, guiding by example, loving unconditionally.
She will be loved and missed by three sons, Jacob W. Dobbins and wife Pam, Joey C. Dobbins and wife Becky, and Jeffery F. Dobbins and wife Lori. Seven grandchildren, Matthew F. Dobbins, JW Dobbins, II and wife Allison, Jacob C. Dobbins, II and wife Lee Sun, Trey Lightfoot and wife Christy, Michele Dobbins, Laramie Dobbins, and Will Cody Dobbins. Nine great-grandchildren, Haley Dobbins, Rachel Dobbins, Hannah Dobbins, John Isaac Dobbins, Reece Dobbins, Caroline Dobbins, Amrey Lightfoot, Braylee Lightfoot, and Lane Lightfoot. One sister, Juanita Barefoot. One brother, Robert Hooten and wife Maureen. Many nieces and nephews, and her much loved friends, Imogene Thomas and Nadine McGhee.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, JW Dobbins, and her sister Geneva Davis.
Funeral services will be held at Flatwoods Baptist Church, Thursday at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be JW Dobbins, II and Maxie Haynes. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers are Phillip Dobbins, Dave Corley, Charles Duell, Steve Dobbins, Matt Dobbins, Jake Dobbins, and Will Cody Dobbins. Funeral arrangements by Roller Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Flatwoods Baptist Church Mission Fund.
Obituary provided by Max Parnell
Contributed on 4/4/17 by hawkinsdonna48
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