Ruth Ward

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Ruth Ward

of West Helena, AR

March 14, 1937 - April 2, 2020

Ruth Ward, 83, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born March 14, 1937 in Madison, Kansas to the late Margaret and Burl Milner.
She was a member of First United Pentecostal in West Helena, Arkansas and enjoyed reading and playing cards.

She is survived by her five sons, Charles Ward (Dianne) of Marion, Arkansas, Larry Ward of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Floyd Ward (Carol) of Oxford, Mississippi, Ricky Ward of West Helena, Arkansas and Randall Ward (Jennifer) of Malvern, Arkansas; one daughter, Donna Ward of Marion, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bill Hanson of Emporia, Kansas; sister-in-law, Mary Milner of Eureka, Kansas; a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Ward Sr.; parents; several brothers and sisters.

Due to guidelines issued from the federal government and the Center for Disease Control it is recommended that gatherings should not exceed 10 people; therefore, at this time we will not be posting funeral dates and times in order to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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.

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24 Condolence(s)
Loyce Corbitt
Helena, AR
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Randy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Loyce Corbitt
Peggy Henson

Anita Sellers
Russellville, AR
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Larry,
May God wrap his loving arms around you and the entire family and give you peace during this difficult time. Keith and I will be praying for the entire family.

Laura Willis-Shirley
Maumelle, AR
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Monday, April 6, 2020

Chuck and Donna, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God bless you with her sweet memories!

Karen Helton Herrington
Colorado Springs, CO
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Monday, April 6, 2020

Chuck, Donna and Chuckie, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love y'all, Karen

Kenneth and Jeanie Ward
Lago Vista, TX
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Sunday, April 5, 2020

Our prayers are with my cousins and the rest of the family. I know that Aunt Ruth is with Uncle Charles now. God comfort this family.

Kenneth and Jeanie

Wade and Lesha Lederman
Franklin, IN
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Aunt Ruth held a special place in our hearts. So many great memories growing up and visiting. Chuck, Donna, Larry, Floyd,Ricky and Randy we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God give each of you a peace that only He can give. Always remember the good times and hold those memories close to your hearts.
Love you all,
Wade & Lesha

Dardy ward
Carthage, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss praying for you all.

Mary Bryant
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Vera Godwin
Helena, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Sorry for your loss!

Shirley Dillinger
Luray, TN
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

I am so, so sorry! Your mom was my dear friend, I loved her and she will never be forgotten. Janice and I will be praying for you all. God bless you.

Dee Davis
West Helena, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mrs. Dee

Susie Turner Johnston
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

So sorry for yas loss. Ms. Ruth was an amazing, sweet, loving lady. Prayers for you all during this time . She will be truly missed but she'll be singing with the angels now.

Teresa Ginn Wilson
West Helena, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Am thinking about you all. Prayers and thoughts are with u. Sorry hear.

Ann Abel Gassaway
Southaven, MS
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Donna, Chuck & the rest of the family. I have fond memories of the times spent at your house with your family. Hold on to your memories. Your Faith & Memories will see you thru the days ahead.
Matt 18:20

Robert & Brenda Reyna
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Brother Rick and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. She was a blessing to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are that God will give you the peace and comfort you need.

Thom Clark
El Dorado, KS
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Goodbye, Aunt Ruth.
Mom will be waiting to welcome you home.

Paula McGee
Downsp07@gmail.com, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Rickey sorry to hear of the passing of your mom my thought's an prayers are with you and your family

Linda Hartley Rodgers
Star city, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Praying for your family 🙏🙏 so sorry for your loss . May God hold you and comfort you in this time of need.

Willcutt family
West helena, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Our sincere condolences for the family's loss

Odessa shackelford
Marvell, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

My prayers and best wishes for you at this time. I pray peace and comfort for you. Be blessed.

Janice Wells
Lexa, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers to you y’all at this time !!!!🙏🙏🙏

Donna Ward Johnson
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

I am sorry to hear about the passing of you Mom. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of her.

Katherine and Terry Bozeman
Helena, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

nancy curtright
west helena, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Ricky, so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our Prayers are with you and your family.