of Benton, AR
December 20, 1940 - April 28, 2015
Dixie Lee (Henderson) Ruffin, age 74, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born December 20, 1940 in Mabelvale to the late Orville and Carnell Henderson. She was a wonderful homemaker and a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lester Riley Ruffin; a daughter, Tamara Ruff; grandson Hunter Ruff; sister Kathryn Bridges and brother David Henderson.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Smith and Tara (Shelby) Fagan, both of Benton; granddaughters Tiffany Smith of Benton, Emma (Charles) Kuster of Norman, Oklahoma, Sarah Fagan and Anna Fagan, both of Jonesboro; grandson Andrew Ruff of Benton; son-in-law Drew Ruff of Benton; sister Marie Brochstein of Houston, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
The family will hold private services.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Nursing and Rehab for her care the past five years and the staff at Arkansas Hospice at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. They also extend their heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers they received during this difficult time.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 3946, Batesville, Arkansas 72503 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the care of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
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8 Condolence(s)
Tara Fagan (Daughter)
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Happy Birthday Ma !! We've missed you since God called you home. A day hasn't gone by that I haven't thought of you in someway. It's different here in this life without you or poppa. Never thought about it when you guys were here but now realizing what life is like without your parents, well it sucks. I miss you guys so much. I pray every night and always say thank you to y'all and the good lord for still watching over the family and the girls. I know both of you would still be super proud of them!! I love you! Tell poppa we love and miss him to. Someday we will all be together again. Love moose
Richard and Debra Riggs
Friday, May 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family's will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristi and Gary Vice
Friday, May 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time.
Emma and Charles Kuster
Thursday, April 30, 2015
We love you ma! Hope you're enjoying heaven with pop! You will be missed, but we will all meet up again some day.
Tara Ruffin Fagan
Thursday, April 30, 2015
As I sit here and see your beautiful face for the last time I hope you will truly know how deeply you will be missed. For many years "ma" was a loving and caring grandmother and mother to her family. Always knowing what to say and when. But as the years went by your disease robbed us and you of many more happy years. Now that you are in gods hands I know you are finally at peace. I will always remember happy thoughts of you. I love you mom.
Your daughter (moose)
Renee Shoppach Huddleston
Thursday, April 30, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Dixie was always nice to me when I was at her home.
Tony Westbrook
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Prayers for Tiffany and her family. Rest in peace, Mrs. Ruffin.
Paul & Tracy Fournier
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers!!!