Ruthie Florena Burleson
June 3, 1965 - June 9, 2020
Ruthie Florena Burleson, 55, of Newport passed from this life June 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Dallas, Texas June 3, 1965 to the late Johnny Jackson and Nessie Inez Ward Burleson. Ruthie loved to cook, play Bingo, go fishing, and gardening. She was blessed with a green thumb. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Amanda Burleson, Christopher Burleson, Brandy Burleson, Jonnie Lopez, and many “adopted” children; siblings, Johnny Burleson, Billy Burleson, Jimmy Burleson, and Sandy Scruggs; grandchildren, Sage Burleson, Chloe Kyle, Brayden Kyle, Miguel Bautista, Anthony Castillo, Sara Bautista, Carlos Lopez, and many other “adopted” grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Jackson Burleson and Nessie Inez Ward Burleson; and a brother, Irvin Burleson. Visitation is Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Funeral service will is 2pm Saturday at the funeral home with interment to follow in Fredonia Cemetery, Bald Knob, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home, Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Ruthie Florena Burleson, 55, of Newport passed from this life June 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Dallas, Texas June 3, 1965 to the late Johnny Jackson and Nessie Inez Ward Burleson. Ruthie loved to cook, play Bingo, go fishing, and gardening.... View Obituary & Service Information