of Marianna, AR
August 18, 1941 - February 17, 2018
Zelma Ripper, 76, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born on Monday, August 18, 1941 to John Wesley Ramsey and Elsie Balentine Ramsey.
Zelma is survived by two sons, Eddie Ripper (Kay), of Drasco, Arkansas; John Ripper, of Marianna, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Gage Ripper, Jasper Ripper, Christian Ripper, one great-grandchild, Adalynn Olivia Ripper, two sisters, Guyla Miles (Guy), of Marianna, Arkansas; Linda Strickland (Rod), of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers, John Wesley Ramsey, of Marion, New York; Lavoy Ramsey (Wanda), of Forrest City, Arkansas; and Ronny Ramsey of Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alfred E. Ripper, one daughter, Martha Moore, two grandchildren, James Moore Jr., Hillary Moore, and four brothers, Othal Bill Ramsey, Dewey Ramsey, Donald Ramsey and L.G. Ramsey.
Services for Ms. Ripper will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother William L. Dowd officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 on Thursday, February 22, 2018 also at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Marianna Memorial Park. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
I remember Alfred and Zelma being sweethearys in our church family. My mother and their mothers were good friends, sisters in the Lord and great for church potlucks.
We have a great future bought by a perfect Redeemer with pure, omnipotent, omniscient love.
Zelma was a wonderful sweet lady. I will miss her.
John I am so sorry for your loss. You Mom always had a smile. She was faithful to Ridgewood Baptist Church and Sunday School when she was visiting in Forrest City. We enjoyed her on Sunday School Class. She was faithful to pray for her family. She always wanted prayer for your family and her grandchildren. She was a prayer warrior. We will miss Zelma. God bless Mary Ann Carter
John and Eddie my heart hurts for yall I know words dont take away the hurt you fell but please remember you are not alone you still have alot of family and family is alwsys here for one another my God give you peace during this time love ya Melissa