Barbara Ruiz Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Ruiz of Turrell, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2025 at the age of 76. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Barbara had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Barbara may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her father A. J. McKinney; and her husband Jimmy Ruiz. She is survived by: her mother Verneal McKinney; her son Terry Ruiz (Becky); her granddaughters, Alison Beal (Ryan) and Amber Ruiz (Brandon Smith); her great grandchildren, Rogan, Myles Beal and Nalaya Ruffin; and her sister Paulette Watson (Charles).
Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home (201 Pine St, West Memphis, AR 72301). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel (201 Pine St, West Memphis, AR 72301).
