of Clinton, AR
June 3, 1921 - November 27, 2015
Ruth Alma Nelson entered into the Joys of Heaven Friday, November 27, 2015.
She was born June 3, 1921, to Jesse Coleman and Nicie Malinda (Ragland) Hefner.
She married Norman Nelson on August 5, 1939. She was widowed April 18, 1976, and lived independently until the time of her passing. She was known for wearing a hat, making great rolls and chocolate cake, and her spunk and agility. She leaves a legacy of loving her Lord, her family, and friends, and her faithfulness to church. She worked for many years in the Alread School lunchroom where she became "Grandma" to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings, her husband, and her son, Larry Nelson and daughter-in-law, Naomi Ruth Nelson.
She is survived by two daughters: Alma LaDoyne (Wayland) Emerson and Sharon Kay Adams, eight grandchildren, Jesse "Jay" (Deana) Emerson, Jr., Teresa (Jim) Duncan, DeOnna (Calvin) Tichy, Lisa Nelson, Lana Nelson, Rachel (Jim) Hooker, Laura Ruth (Joel) Gambrell and Chad (Julie) Davis.
Ten Great-Grandchildren: Shalisha (Travis) Carroll, Caleb (Shannon) Tichy, Cayla (Justin) Harrison, Clarke Tichy, Jayla Emerson, Jasper Hooker, Coleman Davis, Jackson Davis, Cassidy Davis and Josephine Davis.
Three Great-Great Grandchildren: Sharaya Carroll, Mallorie Carroll, and
Mia Tichy. She was excited about twin Great-Grandchildren coming in the spring.
She will be missed by many neighbors, friends and relatives including her other son, Herb Baker and special grandson, Payton Deckard.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am at the Rupert Baptist Church in Rupert, Arkansas with interment following at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Nelson Family,
We were so sorry for your loss
of Mrs. Ruth.
She was a sweet precious lady
& will be missed.
Our prayers are with you all.
May the Lord comfort you all
in your loss.
Aunt Ruth, such a lovely and loving lady,
admired and respected by all who knew her.
She was blessed by many friends and greatly loved by family.
We will miss her.
Dear Laura, Lisa and Lana: You have been so blessed with a wonderful grandma and I have too by getting to meet and know Ruth. She was a truely lovely lady and I will miss seeing her. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
We're going to miss grandma Nelson. Wish we could be there for the funeral. We're keeping the family in our prayers today. With love, from Mississippi.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Beautiful young woman who will be greatly missed.
So sorry we are not able to be at the services. She was a great lady and set a wonderful example for all of us. Love you and are praying for all the family.
What can we say that hasn't been said about this beautiful and Godly woman. Our hearts go out to the Nelson family. She was a wonderful neighbor when Randy and I first married and lived just a skip down the road from her. Then our son came along and she always made note of him and helped keep him in line. Loved this woman and her family. God Bless you all. She is now with her heavenly family.
Aunt Ruth was such a mighty great Godly woman, one so many could look up too, she had such a beautiful voice and you could see her work in her family. Her life was so full of the Lord and it is such a blessing too know she is now with her Heavenly Father. "God Bless you all for your loss but we can rejoice with her home coming." Prayers and thoughts are with you.
So sorry for your loss! I have pleasant memories of her in years gone by. May God bless you during these difficult times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Our loss but Heavens gain. Love you all.
What a lovely and wonderful Lady, I know that she is standing on the right hand of Got today. Rest in Peace and may God Bless the Nelson Family. Love Always Robert
How beautiful Heaven must be with another Saint entering into the gates. I can only imagine the eternal time we will have with our Lord Jesus and our Heavenly Father, not to mention all of our loved ones who's gone on before. Laura Ruth, Lana and Lisa, may God continually pour His blessings down upon you and your family. Love each and every one of you. Prayers for the Nelson Family.
Celebrated another Saint entering into Heaven. We love Grandma Ruth and are saddened that she is gone but rejoice in knowing we will be together again someday. Our thoughts and prayer goes to the Nelson family as we lifted them in prayer this morning. May God continue to pour down His blessings upon those doing His work. God bless Laura Ruth, Lana and Lisa Nelson, love each of our sisters in Christ.
Heartfelt prayers for the Nelson family.
She is now an angel watching over her family.Sending prayers to all of the family May god bless you all.
I am so sorry for you loss but know she is HOME now with family that has gone before her. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you with comfort during this time of sorrow. She was such an inspiration to all who knew her.
What a blessing to read and hear about Aunt Ruth going home to be with the LORD. Ps. 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." This Godly woman has left a lasting legacy. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ms Nelson was such a blessing. She always went out of her way for others. It was a blessing to know her. Love and prayers y'all's way.
Bruce, Amber and Luke Palmer
Grandma Nelson, I am so thankful to have had you in my life. We love you and are praying for your family. I am so thankful I know we will see you again.
I am sure that Mrs. Ruth is teaching the angels how to sing. Such a joy, knowing that she went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lucille Sitton and Glenda Smith
Praying for the family! She was a wonderful woman of God and showed His love in a real way. She was Grandma to me at school.
What a special Lady! You girls have so many memories to relive and enjoy.
Each of you took such good care of her, and included her in so many things. I know she loved you so much and she was very proud of each of you.
We will see her again, it's getting closer every day!
God Bless You All
My heart and prayers are with all the family of Sis. Nelson. May God overshadow you with his love, peace and comfort. As much as she rejoiced here on earth she is rejoicing more so up in heaven.