of West Memphis, AR
October 20, 1930 - February 20, 2015
Margaret N. Ralph, 84, of West Memphis went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2015 in Memphis, TN. She was born on October 20, 1930 to the late Homer and Nellie Smith of Whitten, Arkansas. She was a member of West Memphis First Baptist Church and retired from Mid-Continent , Inc. in West Memphis.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, retired West Memphis Police Chief, William H. Ralph, Jr.
Survivors include her son, William Howard Ralph III (Kaye) of Bartlett, TN; daughters, Rebecca Goodbar of Cherokee Village AR, Dianne Sheffer (Roger) of Crawfordsville, AR and Cindy Hubbard of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Jamie Reuter , Roger Sheffer, Jr., Greg Sheffer and Wesley Sheffer and great grandchildren, Zoe Gale, Maxwell Reuter and Collin Reuter.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 PM Monday at Roller Citizens Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be at 10 AM Tuesday at Roller Citizens Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Kirkland officiating.
Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to West Memphis First Baptist Church.
May you find comfort in remembering all that your mother brought to you and to every person whose life she touched. She was so proud of all of her family, and such a lovely lady.
Becky so sorry to hear about your Mom , thinking of you during this time.
Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is so hard to lose your parents, but their memories will live on and on in you heart.
Diane and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that God's grace will give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Richard & June
Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You'll always have the beautiful memories and one day they will bring a smile to your sweet face. Love and prayers, Brenda
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh my friend Becky, girls and family. I hate to see you have lost such a great momma. I had not seen either of your parents since around 1974-75 but I can always remember how sweet they were to me no matter how much Becky and I got into! I know how much you will miss them both but remember to look to The Lord for He is there any day or night for you. My prayers are with you all. Please feel free to call on me if I can do anything for you. I love you, Linda Williams (870-735-0376 or email me if you need me.
Aunt Margaret was a wonderful, kind person. She will be deeply missed. Her passing marks the last of that generation of the family. They have left an amazing legacy. I wish that I could be there at the funeral, but family health issues keep me from traveling. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I mourn with you for your loss.
Cindy,
We are so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in our prayers at this time.
Love,
Lesa and Vince
Cindy,
So sorry to hear about your mother and your hurting heart. You and your family are in my prayers.
Diane Conner
Thinking of you and your family during this time. I wanted to share the following poem: Death is Nothing at All
I have only slipped away into the next room,
I am I and you are you,
Whatever we were to each other - that we still are.
Call me by my familiar name;
Speak to me in the easy way, which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone;
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me.
Let my name be forever the same as it always was,
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it always was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
Somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
Thinking of you and yours in this difficult time.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love...Leo Buscaglia
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our Mom's resting places are the same so I'm sure they will have a celebration lots of times together. Love you sweet friend and co-worker! Linda
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss! Your Mother was always so happy and I am so glad I got to know her. I pray the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you and your family and comfort you!!
Becky and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of us running in and out of yalls house around the corner from my Grandmas. I pray for God's hand on you all to help comfort you. I love you and I'm thinking about you
Patricia Smith Lacefield
Diane, Roger and other family members, my thought and prayers are with you at this time.
I pray to the LORD that he will give you peace and strength .
Mrs. Ralph was a sweetheart and will be greatly missed.
In Christian Love, Ed Grubbs
Mrs. Ralph was a lovely kind lady who will be greatly missed.
I am praying His peace for her family as they grieve.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in our confident hope,
be patient in trouble,
and keep on praying.
Prayers for all of you at this time! Margaret was an awesome person. I loved her very much! So sorry for your loss!