Ruth M. Kiser

Ruth M. Kiser, 80, of Jonesboro, died Friday morning at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Bono, Ruth lived most of her life in the Bono-Jonesboro area. She worked several years for Frolic Footwear in Jonesboro and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Carson and Tinnie Lou Johnson Taylor; by 3 sisters: Pearlie Minton, Ila Mitchell and Mildred Veal; and by 1 brother: Loy Taylor.

Survivors include: Her husband of 62 years: Gene Kiser of the home;

1 Daughter: Shelia Kiser Butler of Trumann;

3 Sons: Gary Kiser of Hot Springs Village, Rodger Kiser of Jonesboro, and Mike Kiser of Nashville, Tennessee;

1 Sister: Letha Harris of Jonesboro;

3 Brothers: George Taylor, and Beachel Taylor, both of Jonesboro, and Douglas Taylor of Conroe, Texas;

13 Grandchildren, and 20 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Emmett McCrackin and Randy Lingenfelter officiating.

Visitation will be held Sunday evening, 4-7, at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund, 4200 E. Johnson Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401.

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