Ruby Ellis Thompson

Ruby Ellis Thompson, 71, of Mabelvale, passed away at her home May 4, 2021, with her family at her side. Born in Crossett to Ruphert and Vallie Carolyn Adams Lindsey, she was a registered nurse, retiring from the Central Arkansas Veterans Health System. She was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant. Preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Lloyd Richards, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Maurice Thompson; daughter, Elicia Anderson (Richard) of Jacksonville; sister, Jessie Long; grandson, Thomas Hughes (fiancee, Amber); step-grandchildren, Nikki Anderson and Claudia McManus (Chase); great-grandchildren, Kaley, Cayden and Clark; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, May 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. Graveside services will be Friday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at Minnow Creek Cemetery at Hagarville. Memorials may be made to Indian Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements by Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ruby's online guestbook may be signed at www.smithfamilycares.com.