of Little Rock, AR
October 15, 1934 - June 6, 2016
Ruby Nell Knabe, 81, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born on October 15, 1934 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Ruby married the love of her life, Everette Knabe on July 15, 1952 in Benton, Arkansas. She had two daughters whom she loved beyond measure and she absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mema, as she was known to her grandchildren, played an integral part in their lives. Singing, dancing, laughing and praying with them are just some of the memories they will cherish forever.
She is survived by her husband, Everette H. Knabe; two daughters, Sheila Murray (Jeff) and Tina Smith (William); five grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Marilyn Norbury and Carolyn Womack; and two brothers, Johnny Campbell and Coy Campbell.
Ruby was preceded in death by her son, Everette D. Knabe; parents, Herman and Dessie Campbell; sisters, Marie Lawson and Loretta; and brother, LeRoy Campbell.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 224-8300. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at John 5:28,29
(28). "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice (29) and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment".
EVERETTE ,SHEILA ,TINA ,AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MY DEAR FRIEND --- RUBY ! I DID NOT KNOW UNTIL LATE YESTERDAY . RUBY AND EVERETTE WERE OUR BEST CUSTOMERS / FRIENDS AT OUR RESTAURANT .SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND IT WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO SHE HER AND EVERETTE . I WILL TRULY MISS HER !!! SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND . I KNOW THAT SHE'S IN HEAVEN AND THAT SHE'S IS SHOUTING ---BUT --- I WILL MISS HER !!! MY HEART IS SO SADDEN BY THIS NEWS . YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS . LOVE ALWAYS ,JAY MANN
Sorry for your loss I enjoyed knowing her all these years
Such good lady, yes, so sweet, will be missed, condolences to the family and Everett, and all my family from the from the now closed down, Paul's one stop restaurant and store, from a Jay, Jeanette and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a ray of sunshine, always smiling and speaking. The nicest lady ever to meet. She will be deeply missed. Everett and family I am so very sorry for your loss.
Norma Owens
I will always remember you an i will always love you. i have known you for a long time you will always be in my hart .
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. She's only sleep for a little while, for our God has promised us a resurrection very soon.( John 5:28,29; Isaiah 23:14.)
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Connie
Forever in my heart. I can close my eyes and hear that wonderful laugh, or the holler she had for me when I came home on leave. She gave me my first chew. I won't say what Uncle Evert gave me, but I got sick on both. Sheila and Tina, my heart is with you and your families
Love you all
Rick and Maureen
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR COMFORT ARE WITH EACH OF YOU. AUNT RUBY HAD SUCH AN INFECTIOUS LAUGH. SHE HAD SUCH A LOVE OF LIFE AND FAMILY.
SENDING HUGS TO YOU ALL, LEONARD AND DEBBIE