Ruby Floetta Small

She retired from K-Mart and Walgreens.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Gaither (Charles) of Hot Springs; her son, Randy Small (Melissa) of Arlington, TN; two brothers, Calvin Diffee (JoAnn) of Bismarck and Carol Diffee of Bismarck; four granddaughters: Becky Clark (Rod) of Polk City, IA; Melissa Patterson of Cabot; Lori Morris of Jacksonville; and Cheryl Small of Conway, AR; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lavina Diffee; sister-in-law, Coriene Diffee; grandson, Michael Patterson; and her husband of 56 years, Edward Small.

Pallbearers include Rod Clark, Scotty Diffee, Mark Diffee, Terry Diffee, Rodney Burton and Sam Todd.

Honorary Pallbearers are Anca Bela (and family), Tamara Gordon, Shirley Tabor, Hospice nurses, Amber Kyzer and Tommy Cooper, Jennifer Burton and Star Longinotti.

Visitation will be held at Gross Funeral Home on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Gross Funeral Home Friday, September 4, 2026, to begin at 10:00 am with Kelly Thomas officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at Beaton Cemetery following the service.