Ruth Rodgers

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Visitation Schedule
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Monday, January 21, 2019
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Monday, January 21, 2019
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Ruth Rodgers

of Harrison, AR

February 25, 1926 - January 16, 2019

Ruth Rodgers, age 92, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. She was born February 25, 1926, in Low Gap, Arkansas, the daughter of Berry and Bessie (Rice) Kilgore. Her parents; four brothers; and four sisters preceded her in death.

Ruth was of the Baptist faith. She lived in Low Gap and began working at age 16. She married Bernie Keeling at the age of 18. She worked at Oberman's in Harrison, Arkansas. After the loss of her husband, Ruth moved to Virginia Beach, VA where she met and married her husband, Sallie Rodgers. Ruth resided in Virginia Beach for over 47 years. While in Virginia Beach, Ruth worked on a navy base and later went on to work as a deputy at a women's jail for 10 years.

Ruth was a very giving and generous person her entire life. She enjoyed fishing, collecting marbles, bingo and traveling. She loved her family dearly and looked forward to family gatherings ''back home.''
When her health began to fail, Ruth moved back home to Harrison in July 2016. She enjoyed being back home with family and friends. Ruth moved to Hillcrest Nursing Home where she met her special friends Lillian and Vic.

Ruth is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bernie and Francis Keeling and Carson and Jean Edmonson; her grandchildren, Craig Keeling, Cindy Keeling, Melissa Edmonson, Jennifer Edmonson, and Rebecca Edmonson; and her great-grandchildren, Alex, River, Arya, and Brynlee.

Ruth is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth Kilgore and Truman Kilgore; a host of nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.



Visitation was Monday, January 21, 2019, at Hillcrest Home. Funeral service followed at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Home. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Craig Keeling, Brian Capps, Vic Yoder, Steve McBee, Bill Lovell, and Curtis Lane.

Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Hillcrest Home.


Ruth's family would like to thank the staff of Hillcrest Home for the love and care they gave her.

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Ed & Carmel Million
Virginia Beach, VA
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Sorry for the loss of a very sweet lovely lady. Carson we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Ed & Carmel

Connie Blevins
Harrison, AR
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

I grew to love Miss Ruth in the short time she was with my mother. They took such good care of each other and had some fun antics too. Matchmaking seemed to be their calling. She would always tell me when I left not to worry about mom, that she would watch out for her. She will be greatly missed.