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Ruthie Mae Pree

11/10/2021

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Sunrise: Apr. 30, 1919
​Sunset: Nov. 5, 2021

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Walk through visitation
Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th St.
Texarkana, AR 71854

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Funeral Service
Monday, Nov. 22, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Tower Of Power
1500 Kline St.
​Texarkana, AR 71854


Ruthie Mae Pree, 102 years old, of Texarkana, Arkansas died on Friday, November 5, 2021. She had been a resident for several years at Hooverwood Healthcare Center, Indianapolis, Indiana where her son, James, resides.
Ruthie was born Ruthie Mae Wyatt in Hempstead County 16 miles from Hope, Arkansas. Her parents, Malvin and Lena Wyatt were devoted and loving parents to eight children. Ruthie, the fourth child, along with the other children lived in a community called Common Hill.
Ruthie joined church at the age of nine and continued her love of God, church, family and singing in the church choir. Ruthie’s rural life was as she would say, “I love everyone,” especially her siblings who supported each other in every way. They were Mattie, Thomas, Emma, Katherine, Robert, Legacy and Mary.
Ruthie and Jordan Pree married and later moved to Texarkana, Arkansas in 1945. To this union two children were born, James and Cleotis Wayne. Ruthie enjoyed her family and working as a cook and manager at Carver Elementary School in Texarkana. She personally enjoyed cooking and sewing her own clothes, as well as babysitting and nurturing young children. She also loved gardening, a passion she passed on to James.
Through the years, Ruthie and Jordan were active members of St. James Baptist Church and currently Ruthie was an active member of Tower of Power Gospel Ministries. Both churches are in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Ruthie and Jordan had two children, James (Yolanda) and Cleotis Wayne (Gina) and they were grandparents to James’ two daughters, Jamila (Jeff) and Lateefah; and Cleotis Wayne (deceased) and Gina’s sons, Cleotis Wayne, Jr. (Ashley) and Mario.
They were also blessed to be great grandparents to Mario’s three daughters, Kiara, Jasmyn and Karrington; and Cleotis Wayne, Jr.’s daughter, Paris.
We hope to cherish Ruthie’s work and determination in life befitting her many cousins, nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
 

10 Comments
Ollie Davis
11/12/2021 09:56:14 am

Rest In Peace and Love Aunt Ruth. Praying for the family.❤️🙏🏾

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Yolanda nolen
11/12/2021 12:08:23 pm

A grand Lady who love the Lord. Your works on this earth is completed. My God confort the family and keep them in prayers.

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Daisywyatt
11/12/2021 11:57:54 pm

Sorry for your loss will be praying for the family may God bless u all

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Teresa Pree Sanders
11/16/2021 08:29:34 pm

Rest in Love Aunt Ruth, you got your wings Fly high.

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Marva Donelson Simpson
11/16/2021 10:06:02 pm

My deepest sympathies to the Family and Church Family of Ms Ruthie. She was such a sweet loving Woman of God, and truly a Warrior for Jesus. She will truly be missed!

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Carolyn Floyd-Biddle
11/17/2021 07:49:03 pm

My heart smiles as I remember Sister Ruthie Pree’s warmth, love, devotion, and patience as youth director for many years at St. James Baptist Church. Fondly etched in my memory are the Bible lessons, weiner roasts, Christmas and Easter programs, and youth musicals that she directed. A chair around God’s throne is no longer empty.

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Barbara Larry
11/17/2021 09:20:57 pm

A beautiful woman of God! Rest in love Mrs. Pree. She was indeed a wonderful and caring woman. God’s blessings to her grandson CJ and the rest of the family.

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Rev. & Mrs. Clarence L. Hicks, Jr.
11/19/2021 06:08:40 am

To the entire Pree family:
We send our sincere condolences and prayers. Mrs. Pree was a beautiful christian woman. May God be with you and give you strength during your loss.
Love,
Cousin

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Doris J. Block
11/21/2021 12:48:44 am

Condolences to the family. This was indeed a beautiful lady. 102 years old, look at all the grace at work

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Karen Robinson-Killebrew
11/22/2021 11:23:09 am

Rest in Paradise Aunt Ruth. I will always cherish my childhood memories during our summer visits to Texarkana and the stories you would tell❤

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