Rutha Bell Carrigan Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 23, 2023, at the age of 72, Rutha Bell Carrigan (Washington, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Jessie Porter and Rubie Lee Archer Porter; her siblings, Garland Porter, Jessie Mae Carrigan and Annie Mae McFadden; and her daughter Deidra Neshia Carrigan.
She is survived by : her husband James E. Carrigan of Hope, AR; her sons, James E. Carrigan, Jr. (Elonda) of Hope, Anthony R. Porter of Hope, Derrick Carrigan of Hope and Corey Carrigan of Texarkana, AR; her grandchildren, Fredricka Carrigan, Madisyn Ellis, Chansten of Washington, Ashlynn Toney, Mariah Porter, Courtlin Carrigan and Landree Carrigan; her great grandchildren, Ja'Kaiden and Ja'Kaidence; her sisters, Everlean Porter of Little Rock, Carolyn Porter of Hope and Marilyn Miller (Clayton) of Bossier City, LA; her sisters-in-law, Leola Green (Jerome) of Hope and Carolyn M. Porter of Hope; and her uncle Tommie Carrigan of Bossier City. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, numerous friends.
