RUTH LANGFORD

passed away on April 20, 2024, in Sherwood, Ark., at age of 85. She was born on March 1, 1939, in Solgohachia, Ark., to the parent of Luther and Mae Edwards.

Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a faithful wife and loving sister. Ruth cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. Attending church and having company were some of her favorite activities. Her warm presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by five children, Michelle (Richard) Irwin of Texas; Sheila (Ricky) Burgess of Cabot, Ark.; Marsha Gregg of Bartlesville, Okla.; Michael (Melanie) Langford of Greenbrier, Ark.; Melissa (Bart) Walters of Mount Vernon, Ark.

Ruth is also survived by two brothers, Garland (Sonda) Edwards of Hot Springs, Ark.; and Carl (Brenda) Edwards of Searcy, Ark. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Kenny Adair of England, Ark.; Ricky Roy Irwin of Texas, Breyanne (Clint) Watson of Conway; Tiffanie (Jared) Fowlkes of Vilonia, Jessica (Jacob) Knight of Vilonia; Kristi (Jarod) Maynard of Cabot; Stephanie (Clint) Roper of Cabot; Cameron (Caleb) Gregg of Yukon, Okla.; Brendon Gregg of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mike (Katherine) Langford of Conway, Ark., and Clay Walters of Mount Vernon, Ark., and 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Langford, parents Luther and May Edwards, and brother Bruce Edwards.

In her career, Ruth worked at Timex as a young woman before becoming a stay-at-home wife and mother. Later on, she became a CNA, caring for others.

Ruth worshipped at Friendship Baptist in Conway, Ark., and enjoyed caring for her flowers and gardening.

There will be a graveside for Ruth Langford will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park on Saturday April 27, 2024 starting at 1 p.m. A visitation at Roller McNutt in Conway, Ark., will be on Friday April 26, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.

May she rest in peace.