Ruby J. Whitlock, 99, of Broken Arrow, formerly of Alma, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born December 23, 1920 in Dyer to Alvis and Nora Weaver. She was retired from Ford Motor Company.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Fred” Whitlock.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Henson of Broken Arrow; a sister, Sara Jo Medlock of Dyer; three grandchildren, Perry Henson, Jr., Christina Nalley, and Christopher Cowles; and three great-grandchildren, Blake Nalley, Brooks Nalley, and Hanley Henson.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Perry Henson, Jr., Mike Henson, Mark Nalley, Todd Medlock, Toby Medlock, and Thomas Shores.
Viewing will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.