Obituaries

Ruby Burkett Henry Dorrell

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Ruby Burkett Henry Dorrell, age 77, of Alexander, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at her home. She was born on December 14, 1934 in Lonoke, Arkansas to her late parents Carlee and Pearl Cooper Burkett. Ruby was a retired Realtor and had owned her own Construction Business, R.L. Hays. In addition, she was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #2256 and was of the Methodist Faith. She loved her family with be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Ashton Dakota Garrett, one sister Penny Brown and one niece, Jenne Brown. Survivors include her three children, Brenda Wilson (Dick), Mike Evatt (Theresa) and Terry Evatt; a special niece, Angel Ivey (Jerry), six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas (501) 455-1067 with Chaplin Kim Hammer and Jerry Ivey both officiating. The family wishes to express special thanks to Ruby's best friend Doris Dennis, Saline Memorial Hospice RN, Troy Smith and CNA Sara Mejia. In the word's of Ruby, "Do not grieve for me, be happy. For I am in the arms of my Heavenly Father."

Published January 24, 2012

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