of Little Rock, AR
February 2, 1949 - May 30, 2022
Ruthanne Nash Murphy, age 73 of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2022. Ruthanne grew up in the small (and sometimes very windy) town of Greensburg, Kansas with her parents, Truman and Maxine Nash and older brother, Rod.
After high school, she went onto Wichita State University and then to the Wesley College of Nursing. As a nurse, she lived in Kansas, Colorado, North Carolina and eventually settled in Little Rock, Arkansas where she earned her law degree. Ruthanne raised her two daughters, Sarah and Rachel, and went on to become a successful attorney. Eventually, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim Garrett, and gained two more children, Becky and Pat.
Ruthanne was a devout Methodist throughout her life and believed that her purpose was to be of service to others. She loved her family fiercely, and thought her grandchildren, Garrett, Emma, Hadley and Cooper were the best things since Coca-Cola. Ruthanne wanted to leave this world better than she found it and as a woman who was never easily deterred, that is precisely what she did.
A Celebration of Ruthanne's Life will be held at 10:30 on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at St. James United Methodist Church. Ruthanne always said that she hopes guests will wear ''Happy Colors'' to her funeral, so please honor her request as you are able. The service will also be streamed live at https://stjameslr.online.church/.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ruthanne's name to your favorite animal shelter and or the Under the Bridge Ministry at St. James United Methodists Church.
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12 Condolence(s)
Michelle Brown
Friday, March 24, 2023
Melinda Mayo
Friday, June 10, 2022
Thank you, Ms. Ruthanne for the legacy you left here on earth. We will remember you so fondly at St. James United Methodist Church and will work hard to follow your example of being the hands and feet of Christ.
Dixie Richards
Thursday, June 9, 2022
I was so very sorry to hear we had lost one of God’s handpicked earthly volunteers. She was so amazing, and she and Jim have left this city a better place.
I’m sorry I couldn’t attend her service, but watched it online.
Sharon Renfro
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
What an inspiration Ruthanne was, she helped so many and was tireless.
she will be missed by so many.
Jim you and Ruthanne’s family are in my prayers
Love you
Linda Houff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Ruthanne and Jim are two of my all time favorites. She will be missed by many. God Bless
Helena Schulze
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
She was a lovely soul who touch many a heart. Her giving way was infectious to all those around her. Her memory will live on with those she has impacted through out her life and will be passed along throughout time. We have only happy memories and will always smile and celebrate a life well lived.
All our love, Helena and Gerry Schulze and family.
She'll Nordman
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Ruthanne was a wonderful lady who did so much service work in the homeless community. To Mr Jim and family all of you all are in my prayers
Cathy Shank Burns
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Ruthanne was one in a million. There is no telling how many people she helped. Well done, good and faithful servant. You will be missed by all us.
Valorie(Barstow) Gean
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Ruthanne was always a loving soul, she brought comfort to so many. She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace dearest one. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Danny and Valorie(Barstow) Gean
Valorie(Barstow) Gean
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Ruthanne was always a loving soul, she brought comfort to so many. She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace dearest one. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Danny and Valorie(Barstow) Gean
Stephanie (Shank) Maslouski
Friday, June 3, 2022
Ruthanne is an amazing woman and will love on in my heart!! I will miss her.
Peggy Wells
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Ruthanne surely left her mark on the city of Little Rock through her legal work, advocacy for the homeless, and the many St. James ministries in which she particiated. I got to know her through the Under the Bridge ministry at St. James, which she and her husband Jim started. I am praying that her family finds comfort in knowing how mych she was loved by others. "Well done, my good and faithful servant."â€