Ruth Girtman, 80, of Greenway died Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Murphy Health and Rehabilitation Center in Piggott.

She was born March 30, 1928, at Greenway, the daughter of the late Edd and Hettie (Haywood) Simpson. She was a member of the General Baptist Church at Greenway, and worked for many years at Brown Shoe Company in Piggot.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Carroll Simpson, Hulon Simpson, Vernon Simpson and Emil Simpson; three sisters, Bessie Simpson Hollis, Nadine Simpson and Blanche Simpson.

She will be truly missed by family and friends, and is survived by her son, Carl Edward Lovelady and wife Elaine of Greenway; a brother, Doyne Simpson and wife Lorene of Rector; two grandchildren, Scott Lovelady and wife Debra of Newark and Brandi Scarborough and husband Kevin of Paragould; along with two great-grandchildren, Anna and Mason Scarborough.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Bro. Boyd Wicker and George Haygood officiating. Burial was in the Mitchell Cemetery at Greenway. Pallbearers were Russell Fish, Jim Gearhart, Robert Naes, Donald Simpson, Larry Simpson and Neil Cluck. Honorary pallbearers were Roy Rogers, Curtis Simpson, Jimmy Simpson and Don Poole.

The arrangements were handled by Irby Funeral Home of Piggott, and those wishing to sign the on-line guest book may do so at irbyfuneralhome.com