of Harrison, AR
March 30, 1936 - March 1, 2023
Ruth Leona Jones was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the age of 86. She was the daughter of Oliver and Olive Josephine (Foster) Shaw, born on March 30, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Jones; a brother, James Shaw, and a sister, Betty House.
Ruth grew up and graduated in Richmond, California. She moved to Harrison in 1968. All her life, she sacrificed for the sake of her children and grandchildren. Her passion was serving others in the capacity of cooking, quilting, crocheting, and her church family. She attended Harrison First Assembly Church for 50 years. She was a cashier at Edwards Grocery for several years and a stocker at Mass Merchandiser, from where she retired.
She is survived by three daughters, Carren Rivera (Apolonio) of Carson City, NV, Debbie Whitney (Jim) of Harrison, AR, and Tina Grinder (Andy) of Branson, MO; nine grandchildren, Ron Rivera, Connie Gibson, Marta Rivera, Maggie Rivera, Cameron Whitney, Cody Whitney, Vern Saul, Ethan Grinder, and Jareb Grinder; eight great-grandchildren, RJ Rivera, Reilly Gibson, Noah Gibson, Skyler Whitney, Jaxon Whitney, Phoenix Whitney, Malaya Byrd, Aniyah Byrd; and a host of other family and friends.
Service was Monday at Roller Christeson Funeral Home, with Brother Dennis Selvidge officiating.
The interment was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ruth's grandsons and great-grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Lee and Rodney Foster.
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11 Condolence(s)
Debbie Martin
Monday, May 15, 2023
Ruth was one a million! She was kind and and excellent example of a Christian Lady. Ruth I know is being re-warded for all the kindness she has shown to others here on earth. I visited her Sunday School class with a friend of hers, Mozelle Richardson. I'm sure Mozelle was there to greet Ruth. Two sweet lady's together again.
Kyle eubanks
Saturday, March 4, 2023
My heart goes out to you Tina, vern, Ethan, and Jareb, sorry I can not be there for you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon greenhaw
Friday, March 3, 2023
Sorry for your loss
D Ledl
Friday, March 3, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find quiet peace, love and joy in your fond memories of your loved one.
Larry and Betty Reeves
Friday, March 3, 2023
It is a comfort to know your mom is in the arms of our savior. May God hold the family in His hands and give them the Peace that only he can give.
Bonnie Peters
Friday, March 3, 2023
I'm so sorry for this great loss for your family praying for strength and comfort love and hugs
Judy Gerdes
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Debbie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a pretty lady.
In Christ Love,
Judy
Judy Droles
Thursday, March 2, 2023
I love you and will miss you Aunt Ruth. God bless Tina's, Debbie's and Carren's family, my dear sweet cousins. I love you all and will keep you in my prayers.â¤â¤â¤ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Janet Nauman
Thursday, March 2, 2023
So sorry for your loss Thoughs and Prayers for your family
Mary. Ann Mitchem
Thursday, March 2, 2023
So very sorry for your great loss of your mother. Sending prayers and hugs to you all!!
Heather Mitchem
Thursday, March 2, 2023
All the family are in my prayers and may you find peace in your fond memories of Ruth.