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Ms. Ruth LaNelle Shelman

Hazen, Arkansas, USA

April 19, 1943 - May 25, 2021

Apr 19, 1943 - May 25, 2021

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Ruth LaNelle Shelman
( April 19, 1941 - May 25, 2021 )

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

Ruth LaNelle Shelman, age 80, of Hazen gained her wings on May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born April 19, 1941 to the late William and Wilma Shelman.

She attended Hazen High School and graduated with honors, with the class of 1959. She was a former business owner and held many secretarial jobs throughout her life. She never met a stranger and loved everyone she got to know; she was "Momma Ruth" to a lot of people. She loved her family and friends dearly. She loved to cook and loved watching her favorite show, "The Golden Girls."

She was a member of the Hazen Chapter of Eastern Star, the Arkansas Jaycettes, and the Arkansas Businesswomen's Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Freddy Shelman.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Richard Munnerlyn, and daughter Miranda James Todd and husband Jerry Todd; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Colonial Southern Services in Carlisle, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and Friday, May 28, 2021 from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. Interment will be at Hazen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Colonial Southern Services to help with cost.

The family would also like to thank all the caregivers from Hospice of Arkansas and CareLink for the great care they provided to their loved one, during her last days

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