She leaves to cherish her precious memory a son, Keith (Sammie) Wells; a daughter, Mary Lorraine Wells; two grandsons, Anthony Wells and Keith Wells, Jr.; one granddaughter, Shabrae Polite and one great granddaughter, Kaydence Burks all of Monticello. Also mourning Ruby's passing are two sisters, Rebecca Crook of Detroit, MI and Margaret Stanford of Dermott; two special great nieces, Whitney West and Addison Grace LaVette Williams; one special nephew, Edward (Diane) Jordan; one brother-in-law, Andrew S. Wells; three sisters-in-law, Nancy (Leon) Stearns, Shirley (Charles) Wilson and Doris Wells all of Monticello; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church with Rev. Kent Broughton officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Vicky Johnson
Little Rock Arkansas, AR Monday, March 19, 2018 Mary an Keith, sorry I didn’t make the service. I am praying for you both, I truly know what the both of you are going through.. Love Vicky J.Beatrice Harvest
McGehee, AR Friday, March 16, 2018 Rev. & Mrs. Tommie L. Hudspeth, Sr. & FamilyDermott, Arkansas
To the Family of Mrs. Ruby Wells:
We are deeply saddened by your loss, however we celebrate her life. Ruby and I (as she would say, Tommie Lee,) were classmates and often talked. She will be truly missed. We will forever cherish her fond memories. May our Lord Bless and comfort you and give you strength and courage. "God Cares."
Ann Morris - King
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2018 To Keith and Mary, our love and thoughts are with you and your family.Ann and Tommy King
Valerie Perry
Jacksonville, AR Friday, March 16, 2018 Keith,So sorry to hear about your Mom. Will be praying for you and your family in the days and weeks to come.
Mark and Valerie Perry
Lou Lambert
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 15, 2018 To Keith and the Wells’ Family, we extend our condolences. May God grant you the strength you need. May God continue to bless you.MARK L HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 MS RUBY WAS A VERY SWEET LADY AND A GREAT COOK. I REMEMBER THE POT LUCKS AT ROSEHILL WITH HER CAKES AND BETTER THAN DUMPLINS DISH. I WENT TO SEE TO SEE HER WHEN SHE WAS AT THE GUEST HOUSE BUT SHE DIDN'T KNOW ME. RIP. MAY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN GIVE ALL OF HER FAMILY PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS TIME AND IN THE DAYS TO COME.