In the early hours of Sunday, September 09, 2007, the Lord looked down upon his faithful servant, saw how tired she was and said, "Come Home." God knew she was the embodiment of what a good christian should be. Sister Young was a friend to all and never met a stranger. This fact was proven by the many phone calls, visits, and outpourings of love shown to her family.
Hester Young was one of four children born to Anderson Hodges Sr. and Ellen Brooks Hodges on July 9, 1920 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended Little Rock Public Schools and at an early age, became a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Fred T. Guy.
During her younger years, sister Young's older sister, Sarah, passed away leaving three small children, whom she helped raise and nurture. She repeated this when her step-mother died, leaving a five year old, Vickie.
Charles Young, helpless against her beauty (there are NO ugly folks in the Hodges family-per Skeet) and sweet nature, was smitten and they were married
in 1943. They were two lovebirds until his untimely death in 1967.
Hester Young worked in many different positions from caregiver to bank hostess. In every job and position, she left a lasting impression on everyone, from small children, to bank presidents and judges.
Mourning her loss are two brothers, Arthur Hodges (Skeet) of Little Rock, Arkansas and Charles Hodges (Charlie Boy) of Manteca, California; along with the nieces and nephew she helped raise, Dollie, John (Weese) and Ann (Tiny). There are many other nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, too numerous to mention by name, who dearly loved her and will truly miss her birthday calls. If Sister Young had her way, she would name them all and give them a two dollar bill!! What a legacy!!
If we all aspired to follow in her footsteps, wouldn't this world be a nicer place? Can this be a goal for which we all strive?
Ida Henson
Ida B. Henson, 105, ofLittle Rock, AR passed away on September 29, 2007.
Her survivors include: two daughters, Ida Byers and Daisy Wheeler of Little Rock, AR; her favorite nephew, Emanuel Brooks; 7 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Home going service will be Thursday, October 4, 2007, 11:00 AM, at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 E. Street, NLR (Dixie Addition).
Family visitation: Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 6-7 PM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR (501) 372.1305.
Jessie Lee Giles
Jessie Lee Giles, 49, of Little Rock passed away September 20, 2007.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 17 years, Mable Giles; 3 sisters, Murdie Miller (John), Betty Jean Brown, Jessie Mae Giles; 4 brothers, Albert Earl, Bennie James, Billy Ray, and Robert Linedell Giles; stepdaughter Valerie Manning; grandmother Evan Eloise Spencer; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2007, 2:00 pm, at House of Prayer Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 34th and Martin Luther King Drive.
Interment will follow at Rest in Peace Cemetery, Hensley, Arkansas.
Family visitation will be Sunday, September 30th, 2007, 4-5 pm. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street , LR 501-372-1305.
Joseph Ivory
Joseph L. Ivory, Sr., 67, ofLittle Rock, AR passed away on October 13, 2007.
His survivors include: wife, Margaret Ivory; children, Joseph Jr., of LR, AR., Micheal and Gardinia of Miami, Florida and Cedric of Nashville, TN; sister and brothers, Morine, Ray Field of Detroit, MI., Armetter, Jacob Jr., Willie, and Roosevelt all of Miami, Fl; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and a special friend, Allen Griffin.
A special thanks to the LRHC and Southwest Regional Medical Center .
Home going service will be Saturday, October 20, 2007, 11:00 AM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Chapel.
Viewing: Friday, October 19, 2007, 2-4 PM, also at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR (501) 372.1305.
Ruthie J. Jones
Ruthie Jean Jones Lit Bit , 53, ofLittle Rock, AR, received her call to external life on October 01, 2007.
She leaves one daughter, Tameshia Jones; one granddaughter, Torrie Finney; one sister, Bobbie; 3 brothers, Tyreice, Walter and Andrew Jones; one great aunt, Minnie and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Home going service will be Saturday, October 6, 2007, 12:00 noon.
Family visitation: Friday, October 5, 2007, 6-7 PM, both services will be at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Chapel, 1200 Chester St. LR, (501) 372.1305.
Joseph McQuany
JOSEPH DANIEL McQUANY, 78, founder and executive director of Serenity Park, an alcohol and drugtreatment program, died Thursday afternoon. Known simply as Joe to tens of thousands of recovering alcoholics and addicts in the United States and seven foreign countries, he dedicated his life to helping others after he achieved sobriety in 1962.
Joe gave of himself to people of all races and all creeds, regardless of their station in life. The Park has quietly served everyone from professionals to the penniless. Joe s soft brown eyes looked beyond the superficial and connected with the souls of the men he served.
Joe began organizing AA groups in 1968 and by 1971 had gained such a reputation for his leadership and treatment skills that he was awarded a small federal grant to help alcoholics find treatment. The problem was that there were few treatment resources. Seeing the need andwith limited financing, Joe set up the original Serenity House. The demand for help was great, and many found sobriety under his care.
Joe was born on Nov. 16, 1928, to Kelly McQuany and Ada Beaty McQuany in Louisville, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a grandson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Loubelle McQuany; a sister, Doris Ada McQuany Norman; a daughter, Janice McQuany Robinson and her husband, Harold; a son, Nathan McQuany and his wife, Phyllis; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two nephews, one niece and friends around the world.
Joe will lie in state at the Wolfe Street Foundation at 1210 Wolfe Street from early Wednesday into the evening (9 AM to 9 PM). The family will receive visitors at Wolfe Street from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church at 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock.
Arrangements:
Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home
Louis Alexander Sr.
Mr. Louis Alexander, Sr., 85, of North Little Rock, died Monday, October 22, 2007 at Baptist Health Medical Center.
He is survived by his: wife, Juanita Alexander; son, Louis Alexander, Jr. of Portland, CT.; daughters, Brenda Heard (Roger) of Houston, TX., Mae Francis Ellis of St. Louis, MO. and Emogene Smith of Detroit, MI.
Family Hour will be Friday, October 26, 7:30-8:30pm at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (372-1305).
Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 27, 11am at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 North E. St. , NLR.
Lillie Williams
Lillie Marie Williams, 59, of Little Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2007.
Born in Gould, AR . on September 3. 1948, she was a daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Lou Hall.
Lillie was a member of the senior management of the Little Rock Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Her passion was her chosen career of social worker, and that career extended for over two decades with the Center. During that time she served in many capacities, but her work always centered on individuals with psychiatric problems and their families. In every capacity, she remained totally accessible to both clients and colleagues. Her many responsibilities included serving as the Director of Crisis and Court Services, supervising 24 hours psychiatric emergency services, coordinating the Center s access to local hospital and state hospital inpatient care, and managing the Center s residential crisis stabilization program. She served as the Center s liaison to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in cases relating to civil admissions and other matters.
In recent years, Lillie coordinated three FEMA grants to assist individuals and families psychologically affected by natural disasters. She was involved in the development of Pinnacle House Psychosocial Rehabilitation program, managed the Crisis Mobile Team, and served as coordinator of the federally funded jail diversion crisis unit as well as securing its national accreditation.
Left to cherish her memory are: one daughter, La Gretta Williams of Little Rock; four sisters, Annie Bass of Chicago, Ill, Dora Hall of East St. Louis, Ill., Gracie Williams and Elvera Jones of Little Rock; one brother, Robert Daneel of Little Rock; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; four stepsisters; one stepbrother; two half brothers; and three half sisters.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 14, 2007, 4-5pm at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, LR.
Services to celebrate Lillie s life will be Monday, October 15, 2007, 11am at Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Drive, LR.
Interment will immediately follow at Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.
In lieu of flowers , please make donations to Agape Church, P.O. Box 22007, Little Rock, AR 72221.
Maggie Ervin
On Friday, October 5, 2007, God dispatched an angel to receive his beloved daughter, Maggie Bell Ervin, 91, of Jacksonville, AR.
She is preceded in death by 7 children. Left to cherish her loving memories: 11 children; 57 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 45 great great grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be Saturday, October 13, 2007, 11:00 AM, at St. Peter s Rock Baptist Church, 10914 Frenchman Mountain Road, North Little Rock, AR.
Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Cemetery, Hensley, AR.
Family visitation will be Friday, October 12, 2007, 7:30-8:30 PM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester LR (501) 372.1305
