of Greenbrier, AR
June 29, 1933 - January 18, 2021
Gladys Ruth Beard, 87, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born June 29, 1933 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Ruby Gregg and Clarence Wangle.
She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Warren, Arkansas.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Titus of Greenbrier, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Christian Johnson (Jason) of Biloxi, Mississippi and Ashley Warren (James) of Greenbrier, Arkansas; four great grandchildren, Jaden, Allie, Tristian and Evie; a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean Summerhill; brother, Lavern Wangle; great grandchild, Sarah James Warren.
A graveside service for Gladys Ruth Beard will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. A viewing will be at 1:30 p.m., prior to the service at Sunset Memorial Park as well. Brother Jim Bales will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
Donna, you are in my thoughts and prayers as always. I love you and loved Bookie. I have so many good memories of all of us together. Even though we always let Joyce think she was the "favorite" we did a good job keeping the truth from her and will continue to let her think that. (family joke for those who don't know our crazy ways!) I feel sure Bookie, Momma and Uncle Buddy are with Grandma Ruby now and are in good hands. I will always be here for you.
My heart is broken. I will miss you but I have so many precious memories that you will always be in my heart. I hate this COVID and my health will keep me from attending the services to pay my last respects. I will always respect . I don't have to be there to show that. I know Donna will understand. I love you Bookie!
From "Your favorite"!
Miss y’all all. Love you Aunt Donna
We enjoyed you so much throughout our whole lives. The world will not be the same. Love you, Bookie. We love you too, Donna.
Praying for the family, Thankful we will all be together one day in Heaven.... Member of Warren First Assembly of God Warren, AR
Love you Bookie. I will miss you.
Donna and family my prayers are with you. Just know Ruth is dancing n the clouds in that red dress. She finally got her wings. Love u all
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ms Ruth’s passing, but she has finished the race and is finally home. She was a blessing to our church and a sweet precious soul and she will be greatly missed. Praying for God to give you strength, comfort and hope in the days ahead. Love and Hugs
Ms Ruth leaves us with so many fond and cherished memories. She and Donna touched our lives in such a special and unique way. Her smile and giving heart will never be forgotten. It wasn't a goodbye when they moved from Warren nor now, rather a "see you later".