Ruth Butler Johnson

Ruth Butler Johnson of Benton, 100 years old, passed away at her home Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was born May 19, 1917 to Oregon Benjamin Butler and Elsie Ruth Kline Butler of Ethel, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James Kline Butler of Dewitt, O.B Butler, Jr. of Ethel, two sisters, Bernice Butler Chavez of Miami, Fla., Polly Butler Tinsley of Conway, and one son, Dale Butler Johnson of Little Rock, Ark. Survivors are three children, Lloyd Scott Johnson (Robin) of Maine, Sandra Johnson of Benton, Ark., and Ann Johnson Walker (Don) of Benton, Ark., five grandchildren, Tracy (Danny) Paul, Jennifer Walker, Valerie (Richard) Glasgow, Sarah Johnson, Adam Johnson; two brothers, Robert E. Butler of Hot Springs Village, George E. Butler (Dorothy) of Conway, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, South Pulaski Co. Retired Teachers Association, Saline Co. Retired Teachers Association, and Red Hat Society. She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church before moving to Benton and then became a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church or to a charitable organization of your choice. Rev. Carlton Cross will conduct the memorial service at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.