

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruby Lee Howard, age 98, of Little Rock, AR, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2019. She was born on December 30, 1920, in Sweet Home, AR to Cora Collier and Ben Johnson. She was of strong Christian faith and a beautiful mother of 17 children. She was a smart, and creative woman that loved sharing life stories with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Howard, sons; Will Johnson Jr., Arthur Howard Jr. and Billy Ray Howard. Daughters; Rose Johnson, Tarlese Parker, Alice Johnson, and Sara Howard.
She leaves to cherish her memory, sons; Roger Howard (Linda), Curtis Howard; daughters: Dianne Hooks (Tyrone), Linda Tucker, Ruby Smith, Carolyn McKindra, Barbara Woodard (Gene), Donna McCain (Eddie) and granddaughter: Rona Moody (Kareem) and more than a hundred more grandchildren & great grand children.
Family hour (non-viewing) will be Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, AR. Funeral services will be Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 am, also at Greater Second Baptist Church. (Viewing hour at 10:00 am). Burial will follow at Forrest Hills Cemetery, 10200 AR-5, Alexander, AR 72002.
A Special message from Ruby's oldest living daughter 🕊
May the Blood of Christ cover this Family.
Respect, Kindness and Love are what my mother truly desired from all of her children.
Mother's spirit will watch over us.
I Love You Mother, Dianne
A Special message from Ruby's youngest daughter 🕊
Dear beautiful Mother and Granny, we are so thankful that God blessed us with your Love, support, and spiritual guidance while on this Earth.
Now that he has called you home, we are rest assured that you will continue to watch over us and guide us throughout this journey of our lives...
As long as we live,
you will live,
as long as we live,
you will be remembered,
as long as we live,
you will be loved.
We live and exist because of you, therefore You will always live in and exist through us..
Rest now Dear Mother,
We love you so much... Donna, Monet, Bella, Camryn, and Brandon
We are all so blessed to have had Ruby Lee Howard in our lives and now are so grateful that her beautiful soul is with with the Lord ~ The Family 🕊
PALLBEARERS
Kareem Moody
Moses Moody
Garod Smith
Miles Moody
Derrick Howard
Rashad Noble
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