Ruby Jewell

Perkins

Ruby Jewell Snyder Perkins, 84, of Jonesboro, entered heaven's gates September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was born January 17, 1942, to Frances [Pete] and Otha Snyder in Weiner, Arkansas.

Never too many people at her table, Ms. Ruby welcomed everyone; serving her legendary biscuits, gravy, deviled eggs, and fried chicken for generations of family and friends. As much as people loved gathering around her table, it was her ready smile, kindness, and generous heart that always kept them coming back.

A nurturer in every sense, Ms. Ruby found joy in growing and caring for all things. She loved gardening, growing flowers, caring for her children, grandchildren and great grandies as well as the wildlife and animals surrounding her. She was known for taking in, bottle-feeding, and caring for injured or orphaned creatures of all kinds, including deer, squirrels, birds, owls, dogs, and any other animal God placed in her path.

Ms. Ruby was a proud graduate of Weiner High School, Cardinal Class of 1960. She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Weiner, faithfully serving her Lord and Savior teaching Sunday school in her younger years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete & Otha; her beloved husband of 48 years, Loy Leon Perkins; a cherished youngest son, Bryon Keith Perkins; and her older brother, Chester Snyder.

She is survived by her son, James Loy (Tammy) Perkins of Jonesboro; daughters, Kathy (Bobby) Lowery of Jonesboro and Becky (Bill) Scherer of Bartonville, Texas; her brother, Marvin Snyder of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Brianna (Tommy) Sirks of California, Brooke (Thomas) De La Garza and Bailey (Chance) Reneau of Texas, Alston Slatton of NYC, and Brandon Keith Loy (Summer) Perkins of Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, Jaxon Wyatt, her best bud for the past five years Tucker Loy-Edward, Addy Grace, Riley Jane, and great grandie Baby Renau, on the way; a special cousin, Nancy (Leroy) Owens of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and many special nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Graveside visitation will be held Monday, September 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Bono, Arkansas with funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers are Brandon Perkins, Alston Slatton, Jaxon Perkins, Bill Scherer, Cody Miller, Kevin Snyder, Daniel Pimental, and Daxter Charon. Honorary pallbearers are Tucker Loy, Steven Perkins, Wayne Perkins, Mike McGrath, and Jerry Strickland.

In lieu of flower options, the family requests donations to the Weiner or Valley View Volunteer Fire Department or Trinity Cemetery Association.