of Wilson, AR
November 5, 1921 - January 31, 2024
Ruth Hurst Jones Evans, 102, of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born in Little Rock on November 5, 1921 to Harry Jackson and Freddie May Hurst. Ruth was a member of the First Methodist Church in Osceola and Wilson, where she played the organ for 30 years. She enjoyed taking care of her family, tap dancing, making the uniforms for the tap dancing team and golfing. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Ethel May Beall and her fiancé, Roger Brooks; grandchildren, Georgia May (Sam) Puryear and Andy Beall; great-grandchildren, Amanda (Mat) Drosopoulos, Grant Charlton and Cassie May (Michael) Sistare, Emily Jobe and Alexander Beall; great-great-grandchildren, Wesley Drosopoulos, Xander Drosopoulos as well as a host of family, friends, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harold M. Jones; her second husband, Garfield Evans; three sisters and one brother. A visitation will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service following at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. To leave a fond memory please visit the online guestbook: www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.
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21 Condolence(s)
Christine Heard Shoemake
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Ethel Mae, what a beautiful picture you chose of your Mother to be with her obituary. I read an article about your Mother coming to live with you. It was good for me to know about her since I've not seen her in many years. She was blessed with a more than normal long life. You were blessed to have been with her all these years and your grands and greats saw her. I know you will miss her, but if her health had declined and you were her caregiver which I know you probably were, then now life will be easier for you. I was a member of the church in Osceola as a teen and I sang in the choir with many of the adults and she played the piano or organ. I can not remember, but she certainly was gifted and we were blessed to enjoy her playing the instrument that most people love to listen, the piano. My prayer for you is that when you think upon your Mother that you praise God for her and all that she taught you all through those years. Most sincerely, Christine Heard Shoemake
Shane & Anne Faulkner
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Patricia and Bob Harlan
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Bob and I are so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. She was a lovely, sweet lady.
We love you, Ethel May, and are keeping you in our prayers.
Charles L Rasberry
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Deeply saddened to hear this news. Becky and I are thinking of you Ethel May.
Charles and Mary Hartwig
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
We got to know and admire Ruth from the many times that Ethel May would bring her to Jonesboro when she was pianist at Cornerstone United Methodist Church here. We really enjoyed Ruth's unfailing friendliness, spirit, and spunk. Our condolences, Ethel May --your mother was a really remarkable lady.
Mary Ann Wilson
Friday, February 9, 2024
So sorry I missed service. Ruth was a special friend and I loved having her as member and piano/organist at 1st United Methodist Churcyk Osceola, AR. My sympathy for Ethel May and her grand and great grandchildren. She was an asset to our community and church. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Marla Fergus
Monday, February 5, 2024
Ethel May , I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Sending love and prayers to all of you. Marla Fergus
Beverly Florida
Friday, February 2, 2024
She was an amazing lady and brought a joy to all who knew her . Please remember me to Ethel May . You will all be in my prayers
Judy Baker
Friday, February 2, 2024
Georgia May I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounded like an amazing woman. Our prayers are with you snd your family
Judy, Him and the entire Baker family
Dorothy Pollock
Friday, February 2, 2024
Thinking of you my sweet friend. Love to you,
Dorothy Pollock
Friday, February 2, 2024
Thinking of you, Dear Friend!!! Love and prayers.
Kay Trenthem
Friday, February 2, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Ruth coming in the store. We always had fun and would talk about her leaving Arkansas after she married Mr Evans. She loved golf, her family and friends. She had a long and full life. We should all be so lucky. Ethel Mae I know you are proud of your mom and will miss her terribly.
Liz Pendergrast
Friday, February 2, 2024
Ethel May, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Glenda Moss Davis
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Ethel May, I have such fond memories of your mother growing up. She was a sweet, sweet southern lady and touched my life in a big way. I know you will miss her. Praying for you and your family as you grieve.
Ann Edrington Moore
Thursday, February 1, 2024
So many memories… all the way back to 1949. Precious friend.
Sympathy to Ethel May and family.
Faye Hill
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Ethel May, I'm so sorry about your mom. She was such a sweet lady. Keeping you in my prayers.
Love, Faye
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. The Douglass'
James Charlton
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Ruth always wore a smile and was full of energy. Prayers go to all of the family. May all find peace at this difficult time.
Voy Gillentine
Thursday, February 1, 2024
What a precious lady - I always loved being around her.
Mathew Drosopoulos
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I remember Christmas in 2021. My wife and I took our son Wesley (we only had him at the time) to visit his Great Great Grandma. He was a little over a year old and was so excited to visit with family. Ruth was an amazing woman and I think she was just as excited to meet Wesley as he was to meet her. We got an amazing shot of 5 generations that day. A picture that still amazes me.
Sally Dunn
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I will miss you the rest of my life. Growing up in Osceola with you, Mr. Jones and Ethel May always being close to me. Thank you for the hours you spent working with and advising the “Kayettes.” We wish you could have stayed with us forever. Praying for Ethel May and the rest of the family.