of Conway, AR

November 24, 1965 - May 31, 2025

Gelia Melissa Ruple, 59, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away May 31st, 2025. She was born on November 24th, 1965, in Conway, to David Frank Waddle and Gelenda Louise Hamby (Flowers). Gelia was preceded in death, by both her mother and her father, and her ex-husband, Gerald Ruple.

Gelia graduated from Vilonia High School in 1984. An honorable student, where she held a position in student government. She went on to attend The University`of Arkansas, then later graduated from UALR with a bachelor's degree in Accounting. In her youth, she enjoyed singing with her church choir. She was a CPA and a devoted mother and grandmother. Gelia loved to spoil her grandbaby rotten and cared very deeply for her boys.

Gelia is survived by her sons, Jordan Ruple (Bailey) of Conway, Thomas Ruple (Timber) of Conway, and her grandson, Jacob Ruple. We will continue to honor Gelia, as grandkid(s) get older, by sharing stories of how much she truly loved those close to her, especially her grandson. She will be greatly missed.

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