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Ruth

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Cavitt

Aug 27, 1933 — Sep 18, 2026

Corning, Arkansas

Obituary

Ruth Cavitt, 93, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Born on August 27, 1933, in Corning, Arkansas, Ruth was a devoted homemaker who also worked at Basler Electric, Sheeks, and the Shoe Factory. She cherished sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family. Ruth was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning.

She married Thurman Cavitt on August 29, 1976, who predeceased her on January 22, 2024.

Ruth is survived by her children, Lynn Pierce of Cabot, Arkansas, and Sherry (Terry) Wally of McDougal, Arkansas Two Sisters Alice Ferguson and Anna Pritchard of Corning Arkansas, her grandchildren, Matt, Kristen, Kandi, and Donald; as well as several great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Daniel and Samatha Gertrude (Hart) Cooper; her son, David Pierce; and her siblings, Naomi Housdan, Mary Hoover, Gerald, and Dale Cooper.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at Hitt Cemetery in Success, Arkansas, with Bro. Brian McDade officiating.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

September
22

Tuesday

Ermert Funeral Home Chapel

1000 W. Elm St., Corning, AR 72422

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Graveside Service

September
22

Tuesday

Hitt Cemetery

, Success, AR 72470

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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