Ruthie Mae Carpenter

Ruthie Mae Carpenter, 76, of Little Rock, AR passed away on November 25, 2011. Her husband, Jeff Carpenter; mother, Delphia Maxwell; and sons, Jimmy Berry and Otis Carpenter preceded her in death. Survivors include: sons, Jeff and Arthur Carpenter; daughters, Josephine Roberts, Rosephine Gore and Annie (Regonald) Franklin; three sisters; three brothers; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11 a.m. Viewing: Friday, December 2, 2011, 2-5 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.