of Mountain View, AR
May 5, 1934 - March 12, 2017
Nina Ruth Dobbins, age 82, entered into her Saviour'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.
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10 Condolence(s)
Robert C. McNabb
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Her mother Cleo married my Uncle Paul McNabb and they lived in Phoenix and Mesa, AZ.
Bob & Carlene Webb
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Sorry to hear of Ms. Dobbins passing. She is in her new home now. Our sympathy to Jeff, Lori and all the family. She was a lovely lady. God bless and comfort you all.
Myette Storey
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Praying for her family! Mrs Nina Ruth will be very missed. I have known her for a long time and she was always the sweetest person to me! I will not be able to make the service but I want the family to know they are in my thoughts and prayers!
Jackie Thomasson
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus!!!!
Mrs Nina Ruth always wanted Pam and me to sing this for her at the show. I have stayed after the show was over many times to sing it just for her. What a sweet a wonderful lady! I'm sorry for your loss, family, but I bet she's smiling as big as ever!!!
Tim Decker
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Special lady inside and out. She loved her family, friends and church. Always had a great time working with her in Children church. Left a wonderful Legacy and will be greatly missed.
James Franks
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Will miss Nina Ruth she was a great friend and a wonderful person
Bill and Bennie Gladden
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
What a Beautiful and wonderful lady, who never met a stranger and made friends within moments after meeting her. Bennie and I had the great opportunity of meeting and getting to know what a great person she was through out Aunt Jean Dobbins, their friendship was very special as they were Sister in laws. Our relationship with Nina Ruth was very special, she was always first on our list of people to visit when we was in town, she will be missed so much by all who had the wonderful privilege of knowing her, especially her Sons, all of her close knit family and the pride of her life, Grandchildren. Our sincere condolence and comfort are with the Dobbins Family.
Leane Jones
Monday, March 13, 2017
Nina Ruth was quite a lady and we are blessed to have had the privilege to get to know her. Carlos has fond memories of "the threesome" Nina Ruth, Maxine and Imogene, in his Flatwoods Sunday School class. We both grew to love her dearly and will certainly miss her big smile and warm hugs. We find comfort in knowing that we will see her again in Heaven. When we think of her, Proverbs 31:28 comes to mind. We are praying for God's comfort in the coming days.
In HIS Love, Carlos and Leane Jones
Julie Kinnaird
Monday, March 13, 2017
Bro. J. W. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Ann Cartwright
Monday, March 13, 2017
Words cannot express how deeply sadden I am of learning of Mrs. Nina's passing. It has been an honor and pleasure to have met and known her these past several years. She always greeted me with a smile and in return brought the smile out of me. My heart goes out to family and friends. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ann Cartwright