She was the widow of T. H. Brown, her husband of 64 years, a housewife and a member of First Baptist Church of Monticello. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Claudia Barrett Brown and Louise Barrett Bartley; and one brother, Monroe Barrett. Mrs. Ruth was very active in her church and loved her church family. She was an avid reader and always enjoyed her Bible study.
Survivors include one son, James Brown and wife Eddie of Monticello; two daughters, Carolyn Bloom of Hot Springs and Mary Jo Jenkins and husband Michael of Berea, KY; one brother, Bernard Barrett of Tucson, AZ; identical twin sister, Ruby Barrett Brown of Monticello; eight grandchildren, Sarah Bloom, Kerri Watson, Cory Brown, Casey Brown, Dustin Brown, Daniel Brown, Kimberly Jenkins and Matthew Jenkins; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Grace Watson, Will Watson and Webb Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery in Warren. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, 413 N. Main, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Rhonda Simmons
Warren, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Carolyn and family, So sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.liinda fundrrburg
, AR Monday, February 11, 2019Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 29, 2019 To family our thought and prayers with all of you. Very sweet lady. She will be missed.Ava Cantrell
Warren, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 To the family of Ruth Brown. Such a sweet and caring woman. She will be greatly missed.Donna Harton Usry
, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 Carolyn, James and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ruth was such a sweet lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.The Wallace sisters
, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God help you through this difficult time. Love to you all. Mary Wallace Wooley, Carolyn Wallace McDougald and Barbara Wallace McDougaldDoug & Beth Langdon
Warren, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with you!Rebecca Conner Jones
White Hall, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 Praying God will comfort each of you during this time.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, TX Monday, January 28, 2019 To all the family , so sorry for your loss Ruth will be missed by all that knew her, she and Ruby was an inspiration to all. Love and Prayers, GloriaThe David Jordan Family
Conway, AR Monday, January 28, 2019 May the God of all peace surround and comfort you all. We sure did think a lot of “Mem”. She was a precious lady who loved the Lord and her family well. Praying for you. Love, David, Stacy, Courtney “George”, and MacyMary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, January 27, 2019 James, Eddie and family I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. RIP Ms. Ruth. You will be missed.Terri Valentine
NLR, AR Sunday, January 27, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you and your family comfort during this difficult time.Kim Massey
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, January 27, 2019 Ms. Barrett will be sorely missed on this earth but the gates of Heaven have welcomed her with trumpets sounding and God patiently awaits his faithful servant to warmly wrap her in all his Holiness and Wonder. Afterall, God only surrounds himself with the truly worthy and righteous. Rest in peace and I wish only happiness and resolve for all her loved ones left behind.Leta Taylor
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 27, 2019 So very sorry to learn of Ms. Ruth's passing. She was such a blessing to me. I have kept her precious notes she sent in the past. She was a lady of faith, wisdom, and love for her fellow believers. She will be greatly missed. I will miss her when I visit FBC. I pray for peace and comfort for the family.Donna McDougald
, AL Sunday, January 27, 2019 Carolyn and girls, so very sorry to hear of your precious Moms passing. Mrs. Ruth was the kindest Lady I ever met. She truly loved our Lord and her family. My love and prayers are with you always.