Clara Ruth Ferrell

Clara Ruth Franklin Ferrell, 56, of Wilmar, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at her home. She was born January 18, 1955 in Warren, Ark. She was formerly employed with Bradley County Memorial Hospital, Drew Central Cafeteria and as a bookkeeper, was a member of First Freewill Baptist and loved her family. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lizzie Jane Lee Franklin and was preceded in death by a niece, Martha "Little Bit" McKenzie. Survivors include her husband, Jim Ferrell of Wilmar; one son, Kevin Ferrell of Wilmar; one daughter, Tammy Lloyd and husband Chad of the Lone Prairie Community; two brothers, Lee Franklin and wife Kay of Fort Worth, Texas and Robert Franklin of Banks; one sister, Martha Posey of Crossett; one grandson, Ty Lloyd and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Andrews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials to: Hospice Home Care, 425 West Gaines, Monticello, Ark. 71655.