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Ruth Chaffin
July 23, 1917 - April 9, 2010

Mrs. Ruth Chaffin was born on Monday, July 23, 1917, daughter of the late Claud and Clara Harris Kissinger. Mrs. Chaffin died Friday, April 9, 2010 at Trumann Health and Rehab, at the age of 92 years 8 months and 17 days. She was born in and lived her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Chaffin was a homemaker and a member of the Melton Avenue Church of Christ in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Chaffin Sr. and Jimmy Joe Chaffin both of Trumann, and Billy Chaffin Sr. of Arkadelphia, Ark.; six grandchildren, Barry Chaffin, Kenny Chaffin, Billy Chaffin Jr., Bobby Chaffin Jr., Jackie Harrison, and Terry Strange; 15 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Private graveside service will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro with Ronnie Benson officiating. Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann is in charge of arrangements. Memorial my be made to the Melton Avenue Church of Christ, Melton Avenue, Trumann, AR., 72472. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Rosemarie , says
    May 28, 2010

    I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my father last year so I can understand your pain. Death is never easy to accept which is why it's called an enemy in the Bible at 1 Corinthians 15:26. But Jesus gave us a hope based on the Bible at John 11:25: "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." So, we will be able to see our loved ones again by means of the resurrection. Then we will never have to lose them again. Why can we say that? Because God has promised us this in the Bible at such scriptures as Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 26:19, and Revelation 21:3-5. Isn't this good news? Please read these scriptures in your own Bible. Sincerely, Rosemarie

  2. jack haskins, ash flat, ar says
    April 12, 2010

    i barely remember your mother but i remember your grandparents well. our grandfathers were brothers. my mother, treva kissinger haskins, is a few months younger than your mother,(1-14-1918) and now is in ash flat nursing and rehab ceter. she spoke of ruth often when she could still do so. i always thought the world of uncle claude and aunt clara. i am so sorry for your loss.jack haskinsash flat, ar

  3. Joan (Thetford) Gammon, Jonesboro says
    April 11, 2010

    Jimmy Joe so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.

  4. Karen (Craig) Livesay, Jonesboro,Ar. says
    April 11, 2010

    Jimmy Joe, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. I still have a lot of the dolls she gave to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family. God bless you&give you the strengh to carry on.

  5. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    April 10, 2010

    Jimmie Joe and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. sherry adams and Family, trumann arkansas says
    April 10, 2010

    JIMMY JOE AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MRS.CHAFFIN. SHE WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF VISITING WITH HER AND LISTENING TO THE STORIES ABOUT TRUMANN. I WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL FOR THE TIMES SHE WATCHED MY CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL. THEY REALLY ENJOYED BEING WITH HER. SHE ALWAYS HAD A PEPSI AND SNICKERS BAR WAITING FOR THEM. SHE TREATED THEM LIKE THEY WERE HER GRANDCHILDREN. SHE SHOWED THEM LOVE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT SHE WAS TRULY LOVED AND SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. SHE WAS A GREAT WOMAN, BUT I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT,YOU ALREADY KNEW.

  7. Debby Cromwell, Bay, AR says
    April 10, 2010

    Jackie and Terry, So sorry to hear about your Grandmother passing. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. Debby

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