Ruth Scheffler

Mrs. Ruth Scheffler, 91, of McDougal, AR., passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Scheffler was born in Palatka, AR., on May 6,1928. She loved cooking for her family and church potlucks, sewing, listening to gospel music, reading her bible, word search puzzles and going to church. She was a lifelong member of the Apostolic Fellowship Church in McDougal, AR.

She is survived by her two children Gary Scheffler of McDougal, AR., Sue Roark of McDougal, AR.; one brother Don Whitehead; three sisters JoAnn Wright, Norma Havron, and Luetta Woods; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Billy Leo Scheffler; parents Edgar and Lillie May (Motsinger) Whitehead; four brothers Andrew Whitehead, Leroy Whitehead, Paul Whitehead, Meryl Whitehead; two sisters Pearl Whitehead and Dorothy Beecher.

Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Ermert Funeral Home with Pastor Herbert Ellis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal, AR. Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM until time of service.

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