Ruby D. Holland

Ruby D. Holland, 89, of Benton, Arkansas, made her entrance into God's presence Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Amberwood Nursing Home, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. She was born August 20, 1928, in Jenny, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Elmer Edward and Myrtle Annie Lewis Turner. Ruby was a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ark. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, Hardin Holland on her 64th Birthday, August 20, 1992. She is also preceded by in death by her sister: Marie Skowronski, Eunice Parrott and Margaret York; two brothers: Joe and John Turner. She is survived by her son: Eddie Holland and wife Karen of Antioch; one daughter: Sandra Sharp and husband Stan of Benton; grandsons: Andrew Holland and wife Traci and Bryan Holland all of Cabot; granddaughters: Marcy Fason and Amy Waychoff and husband Tim of Benton; one great-grandson: Austin Fason; two great-granddaughters: Alyssa Fason and Katelyn Waychoff; one brother: Jacob Turner of Naples, Fla., and many nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her greatly. Visitation will be held Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, with funeral services directly following with Dr. Terry B. Parrish officiating. A private family burial will take place at Dark Corner Cemetery in Gould, Ark. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations in Ruby's honor to Spring Creek Baptist Church Children's Ministries, 19200 I-30, Benton, Ark., 72019, or to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guest registry at www.smithfamilycares.com.