Ruth Allen Pierce

Ruth Allen Pierce, 96, of Jonesboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, AR, to Loran Craig and May (Campbell) Craig. She attended Mount Pleasant High School and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. After marriage, Ruth and husband John moved to Pampa, TX, and started their family. They moved back to Cave City, AR, in 1970, where Ruth worked in banking. She moved to Jonesboro in 1985 and continued her career in banking. She was an unwavering member of First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, serving as treasurer for many years and always doing for others. Her church group afforded her the opportunity, in retirement, to travel the world.

She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Johnny Craig Pierce, her husband, John L. Pierce, and sisters Claudean Bible and Evans Floyd. She is survived by her son Allen (Judy) Pierce, Grandson Russ (Meridith) Pierce, Granddaughter Rachel (Wright) Porter, all of Jonesboro, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the professionals at St. Bernards, Hospice House, and Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City for caring for their beloved mother and Gran. A special thank you to Dr. Samuel Stringfellow for making us feel like family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Emerson Funeral Home. A visitation will precede the service from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private.