of Conway, AR
August 18, 1929 - November 9, 2016
Ruth Bane Howell, 87, of Conway went to be with the Lord, November 9, 2016. She was born August 18, 1929 in Fingertown, Arkansas to James Arthur and Ella Reeves Bane. Ruth was a lifelong member of Liberty Church of Christ in Conway. She retired as a LPN from the Veterans Hospital where she worked on the Oncology Ward. Ruth had a deep love for Christ and enjoyed cooking and gathering with family and friends.
She is survived by four children: Karen Stephens, David Howell, Teresa Brainard, Gina Qualls; 10 grandchildren: Bryan Beene, Tasha Roberts, Robin Abels, Rebekah Bittle, Brittney Smith, Jamie Smith, Jordan Brainard, Jacob Brainard, Hannah Qualls, Josh Qualls; 14 great grandchildren, and many more nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Lee Howell Jr., her parents, and siblings: Dolen Bane, Orville Bane, Marvin Bane, Carl Bane, Ruby Henderson, and Daniel "Dink" Bane.
Visitation will be Monday, November 14, 2016 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will be 10:00AM Tuesday at the Funeral Home with Burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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6 Condolence(s)
Carolyn Hall Burnam
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Dear Karen and family,
So very sorry for you loss. Prayers for you and all the family.
Sheila Johnsn
Monday, November 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss but Heaven gained an Angel. Ms. Ruth was a sweet lady and she will be missed by all. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn (Evie) Bane Smith
Sunday, November 13, 2016
My earliest memories are very fond ones of times spent at Aunt Ruth's house. That is where I learned to LOVE chocolate gravy and biscuits! That is where I also learned the facts of life, as far as that education went. We cousins and sisters spent a lot of time listening her expound on the realities of life and relationships in her down-to-earth, plain-spoken way. We never felt like we were being "preached" to; it was more as if she was taking us into her confidence and trusting us enough to arm us with the things we needed to know. I am so glad she did.
When I was a senior in high school, I got asked out on a date with a cute football player who I never dreamed would actually ask me out. I was very shy and very "protected" in many ways. This guy, who I had a crush on, took me to the drive-in movie. Just a little ways into the movie, he started pushing me down into the seat. He had more than watching a movie on his mind. If it had not been for Aunt Ruth, I don't know if I would have even realized what was happening and for sure wouldn't have known how to handle it.
I took after Aunt Ruth in many ways, sometimes, I thought, more than her own kids. Little mannerisms of mine I can directly trace to Aunt Ruth. My family has often teased me (afftectionately) about that, but I secretly have felt quite proud of that fact. But I drew the line at one point: when I started wearing reading glasses, there was no way I was going to wear mine on a chain hanging from around my neck like she did! If I did that, I felt like I would have for sure morphed into her!
Aunt Ruth was not perfect, but in her humanity, she was everything we needed her to be. Her life and her words led us to the Savior that she herself depended upon. I have always wanted--and especially much more now--to carry on her legacy of speaking truth and wisdom to my nieces and nephews, to my grandchildren, and to any stray young person I meet along the way. I thank God for Aunt Ruth and for the impact she has had on my life. I look forward to seeing her again. I will not be able to attend the funeral; I currently have responsibilities that will keep me about 350 miles away. I really, really hate that, but I think I will buy an eyeglasses chain and wear my reading glasses on them around my neck that day to honor her. I love you, Aunt Ruth!
Nannette Smith
Saturday, November 12, 2016
We will miss Aunt Ruth. Comfort to the family.
Nannette Howell Smith
Diana Howell
Deana Howell
Jaqui Howell
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Les and Kathryn Smith
Thursday, November 10, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With our love. Les and Kathryn Smith.
Green Family
Thursday, November 10, 2016
All our love and prayers... God has another beautiful angel rejoicing in Paradise.
Johnny, Monica, Nevaeh & Keelyn