Obituaries

Ruth Eddins McNeilly

RUTH EDDINS MCNEILLY, of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, passed away on Aug. 4, 2013. Born in Logan County Dec. 4, 1918 to Charles and Mary Florence Eddins, she was the fourth of six children. She graduated from Scranton High School and the University of the Ozarks and taught school in Barrington, Ill. and Chicago. After marriage and a family she continued her teaching career another 32 years in Minnesota, moving to Conway upon retirement. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Donald. She is survived by her daughter Pamela, sister Lucille Hagan, and several beloved nieces, nephews, and their children. A life-long active Presbyterian, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Conway, where she served as Elder and participated in Presbyterian women's work. She was also a long-time member of the PEO Sisterhood Chapter E. She possessed a remarkable memory of family history and will be greatly missed. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettconway.com.

Published August 11, 2013

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