Sunset: January 1, 2025
Visitation
Thursday, January 9, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas
Funeral Service
Friday, January 10, 2025
10:00 a.m.
By Faith Ministries of Texarkana
20 Pleasant Street
Texarkana, Arkansas
Interment
Memorial Gardens
Hwy 67 N
Texarkana, Arkansas
Ruth is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Gregory Darrell Chaplin Sr., and her children: Brittiany M. Chaplin, Ashley T. Hatton (spouse Jason Hatton), Dr. Dy’Reshia M. Chaplin, and Gregory Darrell Chaplin Jr. (spouse Donna Chaplin). She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Chiffiany D. Armstrong, and her godchild, Beaushanna Holeman. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Victoria M. Armstrong, Donovan O. Washington, DiQuin M. Shorter, Courtney D. Hope Jr., Laehla C. Chaplin, Kaleb D. Chaplin, Aaliyah R. Chaplin, Kalani J. Chaplin, Kameron J. Chaplin, Malachi T. Hatton, and Alaysia M. Hatton; as well as her great-grandchildren, Damarion D. Harris and D’ior M. Harris. Ruth also leaves behind her bonus grandchildren, Aryel Johnson and Janelia Hatton. She was a cherished sister to Allen Felder (spouse Donna Felder), Carla Santos-Whitmore (spouse Eugene Whitmore), Ursula Felder-Perdue (spouse David Perdue), Jose Santos, I. Elliott, Demetrius Abbott, James McGriff, Brett Felder, and Capria Felder. She is predeceased by her siblings, Irvingdean Elliott, Eugeina Felder, and Beaushanna Holeman. Ruth's memory will be treasured by a host of nieces and nephews, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be remembered for her boundless kindness and the love she shared with everyone. Her light and legacy will endure in the hearts of those she left behind.