Donna Ruth Johnson, 73, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 with her family surrounding her.
Ruth was born December 10, 1945 in Hindsville, Arkansas to Odie and Mary Evelyn Shepherd.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Neil Johnson; two daughters, Jerri Wilson and husband, Roger Wilson and daughter, Mortie Dassero and husband, David Dassero; 5 grandchildren, Colby Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Brock Dassero, Blaine Dassero, Addison Dassero; three sisters, Bea Sloan, Yvonne Whittle and Janice Lane; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a truly kind-hearted soul, who was loved dearly and will be missed by family and all who knew her. She loved to read a good mystery or romance novel, and ride on the back of Neil’s motorcycle and cruise with friends. She was always ready to lend an ear to any one that needed to talk and tried to take care of everyone that came into her life.
Family and friends are invited to say goodbye with visitation on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Interment will follow in Wesley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Oh how will we miss you Ruthie! You’re one of a kind! We’re so sorry for you’re loss to all of the family. She was so proud of all her grandchildren. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We all loved her.
Im so sorry for your loss, Ruth was a wonderful person and she will be missed
Neil and family,
There are not enough words one can say at this difficult time to ease the sorrow and pain you are feeling.
Ruth was truly a loving and devoted wife who dearly loved her children and grandchildren.
She was a such a good friend and I
loved her dearly.
My thoughts are prayers are with you!
Linda
Such a heartbreaking loss to all who knew Ruth. She will be missed greatly. We will always remember she made the best Christmas Fruitcake we ever had. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss…I will miss the chats we had when ever I came in the office.
Brenda and me will miss Ruth like a sister. No one I ever met was as quick with a smile and to give time for a visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with family at this time.
Neil: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She will greatly missed by family, friends and all of us who admired her so much. Bobby and Lois Hopper
So sorry to hear of her passing. We remember when we were next door neighbors and she was always friendly. Tragic loss for sure. We are sad for the whole family.
I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES
So sorry to hear this, Neil. RIP.
Neil, I’m so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a lovely lady, who adored her family. I have such fond memories of our rides to Miami for the guys golf tournaments. She was so fun to visit with. Prayers for you & your family.
Thinking about all of your family. It’s so difficult to say that final good bye, but the wonderful memories you have will become a source of comfort during the days ahead. She was a lovely person inside and out. Love and prayers for all.
So sorry to hear this..she was such a lovely, fine person..love to yall.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth was one of the kindest persons we have ever met. When our son Jason passed away she and Neil had us over for a delicious home cooked meal it was a kindness we have never forgotten. Ruth lived for her daughters and grandchildren and was loved by all. God Bless Ruth and God Bless her family’
Bill and Mary Lee Kennedy
Ruth was one of the kindest persons we have ever met. When our son Jason passed away she and Neil had us over to their house for a delicious home cooked meal. Her kindness will never be forgotten. Ruth was a wonderful wife,mother and grandmother. God Bless her and her family
Our condolences to Neil and the family.
Bill and Mary Lee Kennedy
My Heart is broken Ruth Johnson means so much to me and two weeks ago I told her ….Thank You for Helping me if I was a little short on my rent she would let me pay it out. I Loved coming in and talking for as long as I need she was the Greatest and HELPED ME with personal things . We had some of the same medical problems and we talked about that and things we needed to do better on. I LOVE YOU RUTH and I’M SO VERY GLAD I GOT TO TELL YOU. Rest in PEACE . HER FAMILY MY HEART IS WITH YOU ALL..Lorie Taylor
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS HARD TIME.
WE WILL ALL MISS RUTH. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY. I KNOW YOU WILL CHERISH THE MANY FOND MEMORIES RUTH LEFT IN YOUR HEARTS.
Neil, can’t imagine what you must be experiencing now. Time will help you and your family heal. For 56 years Ruth has been your constant companion. Cherish the memories. Praying for you and your family.
With deepest Sympathy. i understand your loss and sorrow. Such a beautiful picture of Ruth
Neil and family, my heart goes out to all of you during this time of grieving. I know its a void that will never be filled, but may your wonderful memories and God’s Love bring you comfort and peace.
Dear Roger and Jerri,
I was so saddened to see the passing of your beautiful Mom. She was always so fun to work with.! Prayers for your family during this time. Lisa Ezell
Neil, I was so sad to learn of Ruth’s passing; please give my condolences to your family. Ruth was a precious lady; I’m so sorry for your loss
Marcia Chancellor Martens
817-559-7869
Neil, Jerri, Mortie, you and all your family throughout the years have been in my thoughts and prayers as family and friend. Ruth will be missed and always loved. Blessings to you all, with Love from Me Angeedel