of Paris, AR
September 5, 1929 - January 12, 2023
Ruth Fern (King) McElroy, 93, of Paris, Arkansas passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 at Cabot Health and Rehab in Cabot, Arkansas. She was born on September 5, 1929 in Falmouth, Kentucky to her parents, Clark and Artie Lee (Miller) King.
She was married to Billy Bob McElroy in 1960. She was a believer of Jesus Christ and regularly attended Church Services and worked as an Avon Representative for over 40 years. Her volunteer career included the Paris Senior Center, Paris Health and Rehabilitation, North Logan Hospital Auxiliary where she was awarded the Volunteer of The Year, American Legion, the Logan County Museum and Project Compassion.
She is survived by her three sons, Michael McElroy and friend, Chris Ewing of Charleston, Stephen McElroy and wife, Debbie of Vilonia and Curtis McElroy and wife, Kristy of Ward; one sister, Ruby Baker of Alexandria, Kentucky and 5 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., with the funeral to begin at 2:00 on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Burial will follow in Caulksville Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to any of the organizations she faithfully volunteered at.
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13 Condolence(s)
Ruthie burkett
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Curtis & family, we have sweet memories of your Mom from attending church at 1st Baptist Paris. Of course,my parents & she frequented the Paris Senior Center together daily and had many fun times there. We pray for confort during the coming days.
Elline (King) Lauer
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Deepest sympathy from Elline (King) Lauer, Aunt Ruth's niece from California, KY
Lori Looney Binz
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family!
Sheila Law
Monday, January 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about Ruth. Thoughts and prayers for the family Sheila Law & family
Sheila Law
Monday, January 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about Ruth. Thoughts and prayers for the family Sheila Law & family
Sheila Law
Monday, January 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about Ruth. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Janice Gattis
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Curtis, Christy and kids sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you and give you all peace.
Millissia Jones
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Curtis and family~~I had lost touch with where your mom was; but, know she was a special lady. I remember her through church and her Avon years. She loved her family. Prayers for comfort.
Norma Harris
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Condolences to Steve & all the family for your loss. She has lived a good long life doing all the things she enjoyed.
Kevin Farmer
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Stephen, and the rest of the family. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Traci Webster Fennell
Friday, January 13, 2023
Miss Ruth was such a sweet lady. I am praying for your family.
Traci
Vicky walker
Friday, January 13, 2023
I am so sorry to about the passing of Ruth. She has always been such a sweet, selfless and kind hearted lady. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Jim and Rhonda Edwards
Friday, January 13, 2023
So sorry in the loss of your mother. Even though she wasn’t doing well recently, the loss is always difficult. May the Lord comfort your family and give you great mercy in this difficult time. May you be blessed with precious and wonderful memories.