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Patricia Marie Ruffiner Smirl

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Patricia Marie Ruffiner Smirl, age 78, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. She was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Morrilton, a daughter of Eugene J. Ruffiner Sr. and Mary Margaret Bour Ruffiner. She was a Vet Tech, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and member of Sacred Heart Alter Society. Patricia loved animals, to cook, and to entertain family and friends. She is survived by two brothers, Gene Ruffiner of Morrilton and John (Sylvia) Ruffiner of Morrilton; sister in law, Libby (Paul) Allen of Carthage, Miss.; nephew, Craig (Kim) Allen of Carthage, Miss.; niece, Christie (Jason) Wilcox of Carthage, Miss.; and cousin, Dorothy Bartoni of St. Louis, Mo. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joe Smirl; and brothers, Jim Ruffiner and Morris Ruffiner. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 2 p.m. Sunday, at Harris Funeral Home with visitation following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Capital Campaign. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

Published February 26, 2017

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