Ruth Ellen Red
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Ruth Ellen Red

  • June 16, 1918 - October 3, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“There are many things I will cherish and remember Ms.Red for, as I called her. But let me tell ya this, no one could come close to her homemade...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Jayme - Little Rock, AR - Friend

“The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Red. Thank you for gracing us with her presence. May your memories...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Saline Memorial Hospice - Bryant, AR

“I was saddened to learn of Ruth's death. I will alway remember her sweet smile and polite mannerism. She was very dear to my sister, Lannette. I...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Lynda (Mansur) Keel - Benton

“Ruth Ann, Wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about your Mother. I think of you often. My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Sandra Pack - Little Rock, AR

“Ruthie, A very special lady is now a ray of sunshine in heaven. You know how much Doyne and I loved your Mom. I'm sure Doyne and your Mom are...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Dorothy Ussery - Little Rock, AR

“You and your family are in my prayers and I am thinking of you. I wish Mary and I could have come to be with you. I know how very hard this is, but...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Ellen Campbell Cox - Archer City, TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with you I KNOW how tough this time is.You mother was a very pretty lady. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Linda (Hall) Dickerson - AR

“We were blessed to know Ruth and see her nobility, faith, devotion to family and her strong commitment to nature. Our lives have been forever...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: JUlia and Melvin Easley - Red Oak, TX

“Ruth Ann, I was sorry to hear about your Mother passing. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Stan Gray - Little Rock, AR

“I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Linda Jones

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that you are not alone. Take hold of all the wonderful family memories and rejoice in...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Marilyn Sorrells - Little Rock, AR

“Ruth Red was a true example of a vanishing breed of exceptional women of her generation. Always a lady. Honest, true and beautiful inside and out....Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Mary Webb - Archer City, TX

“I have so many memories of times with Ruth to cherish. Trips to the Guard camp when Ruthy and I were kids with both Ruth and Dick. And then Ruth...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Jan Harrelson - Sherwood, AR

“RuthAnn and LD, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Love, Chris and Valerie ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Chris and Valerie Simmons - TX


Ruth Ellen Red, age 93 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Monday, October 3, 2011. She was born in Altus, Arkansas to her late parents Archibald H. Hardgrave and Effie O. Hightower Hardgrave. Ruth enjoyed bird watching, bowling and fishing. In addition, she loved her church family, Thanksgiving holidays, working cross word puzzles and vacations at the Guard Camp on Lake Ouachita. Ruth was a member of Mabelvale United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Her most accomplished task was as a young lady, when she made a solo flight in an airplane.

Survivors include her daughter Ruth Ann Magness (L.D.) of Mabelvale, AR; brother Howard Hardgrave of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren, Barbara Ann Berry (Kevin) of Longview, TX and Jason Magness of Little Rock, AR; two great-grandchildren, Traci Ann Berry of Longview, TX and Logan Magness of Heber Springs, AR and numerous other family and friends that she loved and cared for. She is preceded in death by her husband Dick Red, three sisters, Lucille Holmes, Lorene Halter and Doris McLaughlin, and two brothers, Lloyd Hardgrave and Robert E. Hardgrave.

Funeral services will be 12:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Mabelvale United Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman St, Mabelvale, AR (501) 455-2503 with Reverend Bob Marble officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR (501) 455-1067.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mabelvale United Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman St, Mabelvale, AR (501) 455-2503, Arkansas Rice Depot, 3801 W. 65th St. Little Rock, AR (501) 565-8855 and the Nature Conservancy, 601 University Ave, Little Rock, AR (501) 663-6699.