Mary Ruth Lofton

April 17, 1936 - February 3, 2023 (86 years old)

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Mary Ruth Lofton

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April 17, 1936 - February 3, 2023 (86 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Mary Ruth Lofton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-02-09T19:00:00
End: 2023-02-09T20:00:00
Location: New Life Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Ruth Lofton in Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Mineral Wells, Texas, who passed away on February 3, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ruth Lofton to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sims William and Ruby Lynch-Shulenburger Duren, Sr.; and her brothers, Sims William Duren, Jr. and John Robert Duren. She is survived by: her daughters, Laurie Lofton of Little Rock and Lindy Harrell (Scott) of Maumelle; her grandchildren, Abby Powell (Tim) of Conway, Alex Harrell (Kelsey) of Burton, MI, Mary Elise Harrell of Little Rock, Molly Grace Harrell of Conway and Bella Lofton of Little Rock; and her sister Lois Timm (Ripp) of Perryville. She is also survived by 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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“Remembering your mother, grandmother, friend, and more. Mary was always so kind to me and a ton of fun. I bet she is up there singing and smiling among her family and friends with her contagious spunk and deep faith.”

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New Life Church
8000 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118

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New Life Church
8000 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118

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