of Little Rock, AR
July 26, 1928 - April 16, 2023
Ruth Lee Droddy, 94, of Elizabeth entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Arkansas Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on July 26, 1928 and resided in Louisiana until 2020. During her time on this side of heaven, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She performed many roles, including work at the Elizabeth Paper Mill, bookkeeper for her brothers' logging business and church secretary. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pine Grove Baptist Church and later, Elizabeth Baptist Church. Her family will most cherish their memories on Droddy Hill with both Granny and Pawpaw, as she hosted many holiday gatherings. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Doley (Maricle) Willis; her husband, Rayford Droddy; two sons, Jerry Wayne Droddy and James Ray Droddy; three grandchildren, Cory McHenry, Terry Wayne Droddy and Breanne Sonnier and her siblings, Herman Willis, R. L. Willis, Jewel Lee Mancil, Burnell Stevens, Goldie May Willis, James Willis, Wanda Cloud and Hilton Willis.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her daughter, Gaynelwn Sonnier of Mittie, Louisiana; Melvina Williams and her husband, Lofton of Little Rock, Arkansas; sisters, Evelyn Long, Leona Dial and Louise Willis of Louisiana; ten grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
The family has elected to forego public services. Friends may post online messages of condolences for the Droddy family by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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23 Condolence(s)
Gray Dean Droddy
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sorry for your family’s lost
Sharon Brow Schultz
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Ms Ruth was a very kind and sweet lady. Rest in peaceðŸ™â¤ï¸ Prayers of comfort and strength for her family! ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Leroy H Droddy,jr
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Fond memories of auntie Ruth and uncle Rayford and their family,who lived across the way from Big Momma and BigDaddy,long time ago but still fresh in my mind.Prayers sent
Terry Haskins
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Fond memories of fun times at the Droddy home when we were all much younger. I miss all who are gone. May the Holy Spirit comfort those who are left to cherish the memories. May Mrs. Ruth Lee Rest In Peace.
Kenneth Edwards
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
I spent a great deal of my youth in her home. I loved the whole family. She always had a smile on her face and she loved life. I am not worried about her, she is with Rayford again. Prayers for her family.
Kayla Read Dodson
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Such fond memories of her and her family! She was a wonderful woman. Condolences to the family!
Guy and Vickie Farley
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Our sweet friends we are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was beautiful inside and out. Loved to see that smile she always had on her face. Lots of prayers for comfort and strength. Love yall
Robin Fee
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Such a sweet lady, so sorry for your loss, prayers for you all.
Jeanette Clark Maricle
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
RIP. You will be missed. Love you
Nona & Larry Johnson
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
She was such a precious and beautiful lady, prayers for comfort. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Cynthia Gill Gamburg
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Dejuan Lynn Johnson and Wanda Glen Lockhart
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
So so very sorry for the loss of your dear love one. She was a precious precious lady. She will be greatly missed.
Melissa Willis McCann
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
I remember visiting her home when I was a little girl. I have several fond memories. We will all be joined together in heaven someday. Loved her very much. Prayers
Natosha Fanning
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
I love and miss all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories associated with Aunt RuthLee and all of y'all.
Emmett and Anna Ross
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Know she’ll be missed dearly!! Will be keeping you all in our prayers!!ðŸ™ðŸ™
Martha, Steve Foster
Monday, April 17, 2023
I have missed both of them since they left.They were one of the cornerstones of EBC. Our condolences and love sent to all the family
Phillip and Martha Turner
Monday, April 17, 2023
So Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family
Patrick, Nisse and Jordan Lee & Margie Perkins
Monday, April 17, 2023
Lots of love and prayers of peace for the wonderful family. Greatly miss y’all! She was a wonderful lady and great neighbor!
Paula Thompson
Monday, April 17, 2023
So sorry prayers for y’all
Tina Maricle Coleman
Monday, April 17, 2023
We Love Y’all, prayers. She will be missed and I know she was greatly loved.
Danny and Cindy York
Monday, April 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss!! She was such a sweetie!!! We will miss her at our gatherings!! Love and prayers for you all!!
Amber Maricle
Monday, April 17, 2023
Mrs. Droddy was such a sweet lady. Condolences the family.
Leona Dial
Monday, April 17, 2023
I love you Ruth and I know you will be missed.