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Ruth Elizabeth Howard

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Ruth Elizabeth Howard, "Nanny", 86, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. She had a gift for mothering and was known as "Nanny" to the many children she helped raise. She was a member for almost 60 years of Rose City Church of the Nazarene and worked for many years at Deli-Mart. She is survived by three children, Linda Wortham (Buel), Steve Howard (Rhonda) and Jeral Howard (Evelyn); three grandchildren, Kevin Howard, Deana Jones, and Dana Holmes; and four great-grandchildren, Courtney Guice, Presley Holmes, Riley Jones and Mia Jones; and only surviving sister, Gertrude Birch. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Campbell, Sr. and Edith Murray Campbell; two brothers, Charles and Fred Campbell Jr.; father of her children, Dean Howard; and her grandson, Craig Howard. The family would like to extend a special thanks to those who helped care for her in her final years; Tanya Cole, Lisa White, Mischelle McGhee and Victoria Cavalier. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published October 22, 2013

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