of Marshall, AR
July 17, 1939 - January 29, 2023
Ruby Tolise Armes, age 83, of Marshall, Arkansas parted from this earthly life on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Cross County, Arkansas on July 17th, 1939 to William Chanclor Cothran and Amanda Bradsher Cothran. She was a member of the 1957 graduating class of Vanndale High School, Vanndale, Arkansas. She married Benny Jack Armes of Luxora, Arkansas on September 5th, 1959 at First Assembly of God in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tolise was a lifelong Christian who raised her three sons to believe in the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of Whitehaven Assembly of God in Memphis for more than twenty years. She worked in children's ministries and was active in women's ministries, while also supporting her husband's and sons' involvement in church sports. Her love for the Lord and the fellow members of her church was well-known, as were her signature lemon meringue pies. In addition to being a great cook, Tolise was a dedicated homemaker and mother, sharing her love of children with other families through her home daycare business. Eventually she would secure employment at Artisan Frame and Molding, where she was loved and respected by her employers and coworkers. In 1984, Tolise and Benny relocated to Marshall, Arkansas. She was a beloved member of Marshall Assembly of God, serving as church secretary for nearly 30 years. She regularly visited nursing homes and hospitals to bring compassion and the message of the Gospel to others in their time of need. She and Benny enjoyed regularly providing others much-needed transportation to doctor's appointments. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, who visited almost daily during the last 10 years of her mother's life. The greatest joy of her life was being a grandmother and her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew her as Mammaw, Granny and Buddy. She was unsurpassed as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and Christian. She will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Benny Armes of Marshall; sons, Dwayne Armes (Jamie) of Memphis, Tennessee, Greg Armes of Centerville, Georgia and Skip Armes (Angela) of Leslie; sisters, Annette Dunn of Oklahoma and Wanda Buckman (Henry) of Stanfield, North Carolina; grandchildren, Toni, Carrie, Michael, Isaac, Nikki, Nathan, Dayton, Casey, Faith, Gary, Noah, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Solomon, Bella, Ruby, Jackson, Alaina, Addison, Lauren, Wylee, Crew, Bailynn and Cooper and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, WC and Amanda Cothran and her sister, Minnie Lou.
Funeral services for Tolise will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas, with her sons officiating: Dwayne Armes, Greg Armes and Skip Armes. Special music will be performed by Angela Armes, Toni Wardlow, Faith Phillips and Sarah Evans. Visitation will be 10:00 till 11:00 AM preceding the service. Bearers will be Michael Armes, Isaac Armes, Nathan Armes, Dayton Evans, Gary Armes and Noah Evans. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Wardlow, Chris Bristow, Jeremy Reimers, Seth Griffin and Andrew Phillips. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
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33 Condolence(s)
Robin Crow
Sunday, February 5, 2023
So sad to hear of Tolise’s passing but what a peace to know that she is now rejoicing in Heaven. She was a very special lady that always made me feel special. Prayers for your family!
glenda house
Friday, February 3, 2023
the love this woman showed all, including me, is beyond any thing that you will see in this world of ours. she was in this world but not of this world. my prayers are with you all Glenda house
Pam Cannada
Friday, February 3, 2023
Bennie, Skip and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet lady. She was always so sweet to everyone. My God send you His great comforting spirit.
Lisa Treat-Lockridge
Friday, February 3, 2023
Tolise had such a kind, sweet, and caring soul. My condolences to the Armes family.
Jerry and Sherrill Watts
Friday, February 3, 2023
My first impression of Tolise was she was a true lady. Sorry for your loss but thankful she’s free of all sickness. Prayers
Shawna Jolly-Wilbanks & Family
Friday, February 3, 2023
Dear Armes Family-
I am so very sorry for your great loss. Mrs. T was a precious, kind, sweet lady that always had a smile for you. I pray that God will give her family the strength, comfort and peace they need to get through this most difficult time of grief. Love and hugs to you all.
Sam and Kim Horton
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Sis Tolise was a beautiful light here on earth for the Lord. The impact she made in our lives will never be forgotten. We will miss her beautiful face here, but she has made it to where we are all striving to go. And what a wonderful place she is, free of all sickness and disease. Prayers continue for this family and our Bro Benny.
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sally Wilson
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Her smile and her love were her gifts to all of us and will be so missedâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Kameron Jordan
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss! I wish I could’ve met this sweet woman. Wish you all the best. My family will be praying for you â¤ï¸
John massey
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Daphne Warren
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss. What a sweet lady and always with a smile. She will be missed. Love and prayers Daphne
Ruby Cotham
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Greg, Skip and Dwayne, wish we could be there with you boys, loved your Mom so much and anyone that knew her loved her. So glad you mentioned her Lemon Pie, she beat the egg white higher than I have ever seen, never make Lemon Pie without thinking how pretty hers were and even sent by the guys on Mission trips on the bus, only Tolise could and would do that. Love and prayers from the Cotham Family. We grew up with Benny and so excited when we started Whitehaven A/G church and met Tolise.
Dawn Bush
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Dear family...
Don and I send our love and prayers. She was the kindest woman I knew. She loved the lord so much. Praying for Gods comfort.
Misty Harness
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Words can not tell how precious Buddy was in my life and my kids lives. She was a perfect role model for everyone and never said a bad word about anyone. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. My prayers are with the family.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Kids and grandkids, we are very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and well thought of by everyone that knew her
Amanda Casey
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss Skip, she was a great woman to take care of when I worked at the nursing home. Praying for comfort for all the family.
Anna Gorecke
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Tolise was a sweet lovely angel. I enjoyed taking care of her at Highland Court. She will be missed.
Roberta horner
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
We are sorry to hear of Tolice's death.She was a beautiful sweet lady! We've known her all of our life.
Pete and Roberta Horner
JANE YOUNG
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with Tolice and her sisters plus I married her cousin Harold Young. Harold died in July 2021-we had been married 66 years. The last time we saw Benny & Tolice was at a Vanndale School reunion several years ago. You are in my thoughts & prayers!
James and Jeri White
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Stacy Henson
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Skip,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for your family.
Rebecca N Patterson
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Mrs. Ruby T. was the best in all she did. In many ways that were not seen here, but felt and known in hearts and lives. Til Heaven, Sister Tolise!
James & Rebecca Patterson
Stephen Allen
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Ms Ruby, but I know her son Greg, who is a great man. I imagine she was an amazing woman. My condolences to her family
James and Lorene Carpenter
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
We are so sorry to hear this. We met her and Benny through the Berlin US Military Veterans trips to Berlin and elsewhere. She was always a very sweet lady and will certainly be missed. Our condolences to her family.
Dale and Kathryn Crunkleton
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Our thoughts are with you
Anna Little
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Halsted
Monday, January 30, 2023
Prayers of peace and comfort for your entire family.
Melissa Tyler
Monday, January 30, 2023
My sweet T, you will always be precious to me. Love you T .. til heaven ..prayers for your sweet family and friends. You will be missed but I know you are made whole now and I’m so happy for youâ¤ï¸
Gene & Jane Carder
Monday, January 30, 2023
Skip and Angela and family we are so sorry for your loss.
Julie Netland
Monday, January 30, 2023
So sorry for your family loss happy for her as she is seeing Jesus
James and Leada Horton
Monday, January 30, 2023
Our love and prayers for all the family. Tolise was a special, sweet lady. God Bless you all.
Doug and Nancy Weaver
Monday, January 30, 2023
She loved the Lord with her whole heart. She will be missed. Prayers to the family.