BURRELL, RUTH HANNAH - Desha County, Arkansas | RUTH HANNAH BURRELL - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Ruth Hannah BURRELL

McGehee Cemetery
Desha County,
Arkansas

Buddie
October 2, 1915 - October 22, 2001

Ruth
June 2, 1922 - September 12, 2011

Obituary:
Rolller Funeral Homes

June 2, 1922 - September 12, 2011 Ruth Yeager Burrell, 89 of Maumelle, formerly of North Little Rock, died September 12, 2011. She was born June 2, 1922 in Boydell, Arkansas to the late Frederick A. N. (Austin Nicholas) Yeager (1888 – 1935) and Helon Elizabeth Williams Yeager (1902 – 1987). She retired after 35 years with Western Union. She was a member of 47th Street Baptist Church and former member of Pike Avenue Baptist Church, both in North Little Rock. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. "Buddie" Burrell and a brother, Fred Yeager. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Polk of Maumelle and Elizabeth Tilbury Lane of North Little Rock; one sister, Juanita Green of Sandy, Utah; two granddaughters, Vicky Salkeld of Sherwood and Debby Smith of Alexander; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Jeffers of Cave Creek, AZ, WO1 Steven Rushin currently serving in Iraq, and Retired Army Sergeant Derrell Johnson of Clarksville, TN; and two great-great-granddaughters, Jordan and Whitney Jeffers; special nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Brenda and Jerry Tolliver and Vicki Callan for their tremendous assistance and support. The family would also like to thank Susie Johnston, RN with Arkansas Hospice. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2011 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dale Scott officiating. Interment and a graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at McGehee Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markham St. Suite 130, Little Rock, AR 72205-1409 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72203. ©2011 Roller Funeral Homes Secure Administration Area


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Submitted: 10/7/12 • Approved: 12/21/17 • Last Updated: 12/24/17 • R764473-G764472-S3

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