of Shannon Hills, AR
December 7, 1935 - December 6, 2018
Ruby Dean (Spears) Johnson, 82, of Shannon Hills passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born December 7, 1935 in Alexander, Arkansas to the late William and Winnie Childress. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands, Howard M. Spears and William Johnson; daughter, Brenda Johnson, and siblings, Vaughen Childress, Darvin Childress, Doyle Childress, Lonnie Childress, Carl Childress, Miller Childress, Woodrow Childress, and Dora Pierce.
Ruby was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be lovingly missed by her many family members and friends.
Survivors include seven sons, Jimmy Spears (Glenda) of Benton, Danny Spears (Joyce) of Benton, Tony Spears of Mabelvale, Don Spears (Anita) of Sheridan, Darvin Spears (Annette) of Jasper, Carl Spears (Janice) of North Little Rock, and Allen Spears (Karen) of Bryant; two sisters, Violet Mitchell and Irene Welch; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2018 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Rev. David Johnson officiating.
A time of visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the funeral home.
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10 Condolence(s)
Troy and Dee Rowlan
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Tony and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Hold onto all wonderful memories. Our prayers are with you all . God will wrap his loving arms around each one during the time of your sorrow.
Carolyn Harrell
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Carl I am sorry for your loss.your mom couldn’t have asked for a better son.your mom was truly blessed to have Janice in her life.i pray that you find comfort knowing she is with our Heavenly Father.God bless you both
Linda Holliman
Monday, December 10, 2018
Danny, my condolence on the loss of your sweet mom. She was always kind and loving towards me. You and your brothers are in my thoughts and prayers.
LaRhonda Chambers
Monday, December 10, 2018
Good bye my beautiful aunt Ruby say hello to my mom and granny I will always love you and to the family I’m sending hugs and kisses your way I love you all
Shelia Ard
Sunday, December 9, 2018
I use to work with Ms Ruby at the Bryant Schools, she was a great friend, a kind and beautiful person. She would help you anyway she could. Gone but not forgotten...
Becky Cummings
Saturday, December 8, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I have known Ms.Ruby since I was a child. I've never seen her without a smile on her face. She was a loving, kind and beautiful soul. I always enjoyed hearing her sing. She will be missed. Love to all, Becky Carper Cummings
Erin Waggoner
Friday, December 7, 2018
Mamaw Ruby, we are sad and crying only for ourselves.. we know you are in the greatest place to be!!... Have a Heavenly birthday today! We will forever love and miss you!!
Carlein
Friday, December 7, 2018
My name isCarlein. I am a Bible teacher. I am sorry for your loss. A scripture that has given me much comfort is Revelation 21.4 which promises that one day death shall be no more. I hope this truth brings you comfort also.
Toni Ledford
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Mamaw you are going to be missed Dearly, I never thought this day would come, but God was ready for you to come home. I Love You Very much. Prayers for the entire Family!!!
ALLEN SPEARS
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Love you Mom. What a great mentor you were. RIP.