Nellie Ruth Matthews Newman

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Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Nellie Ruth Matthews Newman

of Lepanto, AR

June 3, 1959 - November 11, 2014

Nellie Ruth Matthews Newman, 55, of Lepanto, AR passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Born on June 3, 1959 in Turrell, AR to Roy and Betty Ruth Matthews, she was a member of Wardell Baptist Church and a retired employee of Viskase. She is survived by her husband Bobby R. Newman Sr.; two sons: Jonathan Stephens of Wilson, AR. and Avery Stephens of Lepanto, AR; one daughter Jessica Oakes of Turrell, AR; twelve grandchildren including: Zachary Oakes, Rebekah Oakes, Danica Oakes and Chloe Stephens; her father Roy Matthews of Bassett, AR; two sisters: Betty Douglas of Black Oak, AR and Betty Smith of Marion, AR; two brothers: Troy Matthews of Manila, AR and Johnny Hillegas of Driver, AR. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Ruth Matthews; one brother Little Jr.

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Vickie Moats
helena, AR
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Betty, Bo, Troy, Roy.I am so sorry for your pain , I know Nellie is home now , however I understand the loss, prayers to each one

jeannie south lisk
manila, AR
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

You were deeply loved by all of your family an will be missed dearly!!!R.I.P

charlene & Billy Ross
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Nellie just found out last night or I would have been there for you all love you all very much

charlene & Billy Ross
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

We have lost a very special person shs has gone to heaven to be her mom and mlne love you Nellie

Carol Wiseman
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rodney Cissell
Wilson, AR
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

Roy Hayden Shull
Osceola, AR
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha Barbee formerly Martha Jones of Wilson, AR