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Ruth Velma Shores
June 4, 1923 - September 14, 2009

Mrs. Ruth Velma Shores was born on Monday, June 4, 1923, daughter of the late William Robert and Ruth Lillian Morris Byrd. Mrs. Shores died Monday, September 14, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 86 years 3 months and 10 days. She was born in Rector, Ark., and had lived in Trumann for the past 59 years and was formerly of Piggott, Ark. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Shores was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Gray Shores in 2007, three sisters, five brothers and her parents. Survivors include one son and his wife, Gary and Betty Shores of Trumann, one sister and her husband, Louise and A.L. Carman of St. Francis, Ark., two grandchildren, Keiley Blair of Jonesboro and Amber and husband Matt Moon of Trumann and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Roy Lee Shores, Tommy Shores, Patrick Book, Andee Book, Jerry Byrd and Bill Henderson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Martha Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Tresa and Gerald Vickers, Jonesboro, AR says
    September 18, 2009

  2. R V Smith, O Fallon, Illinois says
    September 18, 2009

    I have been best friends with Gary since high school. We doubled dated together went skiing in and around the lakes in Arkansas. Velma was my 2nd mom. She and Charlie became my "adopted" parents. I will always remember Velma as a very caring mom who loved her family. God Bless her.

  3. Ruth Walker, Trumann AR says
    September 17, 2009

    May God Bless and provide comfort to the family in your time of sorrow.

  4. Shelby Bowman, Piggott, Ar. says
    September 17, 2009

    Gary and family,Just want you to know though I am in Indiana my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved Aunt Velma, and Uncle Charlie both. They were the joy of every family reunion. Who knows she and Wayne may be in a reunion before we are.......Love, Shelby

  5. Orbylene Willard, Campbell, Mo says
    September 17, 2009

    My thoughts are with you,Orby

  6. Michael & Patricia Bowen, Trumann, AR says
    September 16, 2009

    We are praying for the family on this great loss.

  7. Bill and Darenthy, Jonesboro AR says
    September 16, 2009

    God Bless you in your time of sorrow - there are wonderful memories with "Mom Velma"....I'll always remember her and her bracelets! We had fun - she would just giggle when I would tease her. Your comfort is in knowing she's now with her beloved Charlie and they are visiting with Uneta in Heaven. We'll see you tomorrow Love B & D

  8. Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR. says
    September 16, 2009

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  9. Susan (Carr) McGruder), Memphis, Tennessee says
    September 16, 2009

    Dear Keiley,I am very sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I remember when we would have lunch at her house on school days- good memories! I remember her as being very sweet and kind.With Love,Susan

  10. Brenda Moore, Bay, arkansas says
    September 16, 2009

    Gary and Betty my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I alway enjoyed visiting with Mrs Shores when I visited my mother at Craighead. I know they were friends when they were youger, even though I am not sure they knew that on the end. Try to remember the fun times and Gods grace is a comfort.Brenda

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