of Batesville, AR
December 19, 1938 - March 22, 2025
Peggy Solomon Ruane, 86, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at White River Hospital in Batesville.
Peggy was born in Cleveland, Mississippi on December 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Theodore O'Bryant Solomon and the late Ruby Powell Solomon.
Peggy graduated from Delta State College (now University), Cleveland, Mississippi, in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) and in 1972 with a Master of Education (M.Ed.).
Peggy was a teacher at Central High School in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas from 1962-1970; an instructor at Phillips County Community College in Helena-West Helena from 1970-1987; Supervisor of Instruction at Pines Vocational Technical School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas from 1987-1989. Peggy held professional memberships with American Vocational Education, Delta Kappa Gamma and Arkansas Council for Women.
Peggy was a devout Christian and an active member of Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville and United Methodist Women (UMW). She was a member of the chancel choir at Central Avenue Methodist Church as well as the West Helena United Methodist Church. For several years, Peggy helped to compose the newsletter for the UMW and joined the group of women who provided funeral meals for church members and families. Peggy enjoyed Bible Study group and made wonderful friends there.
Peggy's hobbies included Arkansas Razorback football and basketball, reading, decorating her home for holidays and crafts such as, crochet, macrame, flower arranging and wreath decoration. As a young woman, she loved to play tennis. In her later years, Peggy learned how to operate a cell phone to send text messages, play word games, Solitaire, search the internet, order grocery pick-ups and read/post on Facebook. Peggy also used her cell phone to text a daily scripture to family and friends, a lovely way to start the day. Peggy's greatest joy was cooking for family on holidays and birthdays. Hosting her family in her home around her dining room table for these get togethers was a true delight for Peggy. She was loved dearly by her family, friends, church members and all who met her for her natural kindness, peace and grace. Peggy will be so very missed.
Survivors include her two daughters, Cherin Claire Pace of Maumelle, Arkansas and Laurie Lynn Pace Redden (husband, Jim) of Billings, Missouri. Peggy had two grandchildren, Lezlie Claire Johnson Williams (husband, Chris) and William Daniel ''Trey'' Johnson III. Peggy had one great-grandchild, Christopher Daniel Williams.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Vincent Ruane and one brother, Theodore ''Ted'' Solomon.
The Pallbearers will be Trey Johnson, Jim Redden, Chris Williams, Wyatt Reed, Benson Hardaway and Howard West.
Visitation will be held at 1:00pm Friday, March 28, 2025 at Central Avenue United Methodist Church located at 1205 North Central Avenue, Batesville, Arkansas 72501. Peggy's funeral service will begin at 2:00pm Friday, March 28, 2025 at Central Avenue United Methodist Church with Father Jon Miskin and Rev. Jesse James officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made in her honor to: Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 North Central Avenue, Batesville, Arkansas 72501 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.
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18 Condolence(s)
Linda Reynolds
Friday, March 28, 2025
Cherin, Laurie, and Family,
So sorry about the loss of your sweet Mom. She was so
much fun at the luncheons that we attended in Little
Rock with our friends.She will be missed.
Linda
Frances Rodgers
Friday, March 28, 2025
Words cannnot express my sorrow in the loss of my dear friend Peggy.
Mary Ann Haley
Friday, March 28, 2025
Peggy was such a loving Christian lady. She will be greatly missed.
Paul and Sharon Strecket
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, she was such a lovely lady and a joy to be around. We will miss her, but we have no doubt that she’s with your dad smiling down on all of us. May God wrap his loving around each of you and give you comfort!
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Mary Goodin
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
So thankful to have been her friend and neighbor! Loved her dearly!
Mary Taylor
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A beautiful Christian lady. Prayers for Peace.
Juliane Chavis
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Cherin,
I know your mother’s passing is an unbearable loss. I hope your happy memories will sustain you during this heartbreaking time. You, Laurie, Lezlie, Trey, and Christopher will carry on your mother’s beautiful legacy. I love you, dear one. Julie
Mary Goodin
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So thankful to have been her friend and neighbor! Loved her dearly!
Mitzi Morton
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
I loved your Mom so much. So glad we got to go on a trip together a couple years ago to Branson. She was the best, most beautiful lady with a heart of gold. I always considered her my Aunt. I'm gonna miss her.
Aileen Ramey
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. Laurie God will get you through this and one day we’ll all get to be together again
Mary Farrier
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So sad to hear this, she was such a wonderful lady!
Lloyd Bishop Rowland
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Joy and praise for Peggy’s life! Peace, comfort and love for all the family.
Brent & Kim Gleghorn
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers. Peggy is loved & will certainly be missed by many.
Cheryl Anderson
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
My heart breaks for you and yours. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things to endure. Thinking of you and yours during this difficult time.
Much love,
Cheryl McDaniel Anderson
FRANCES RODGERS
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Words can’t express my sorrow in the loss of my. “Dear friend” Peggy.
Deloris Hook
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Peggy was a dear neighbor at one time. I know of no one sweeter or kinder. She was beautiful inside and out!
Frances Rodgers
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Words can’t express my sorrow in the loss of my “dear friend” Peggy.
Gary Jackson
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So very sorry for you loss. prayers to you and family.