this from the funeral home leaflet. I got one to snail you, Melissa. ..... Ruby Gertrude Gifford was born August 1, 1909, in Drew County. She departed this life Saturday, October 31, 1998 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at the age of 89 years. She was the widow of Willima M. Gifford, homemaker and Baptist. She was the daughter of the late Walter L. White and Sarah Elizabeth Loveless White. She was preceded in death by a son, J. W. and two daughters, Amy and Maurene. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Gifford of Wilmar; two daughters, Betty Etheridge and Rita Worley both of Wilmar; one sister, Verlee Cave [sic Cabe] of Benton; nineteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. ...... Pallbearers: Larry Etheridge, Gary W. Worley, Mike Gifford, Gary Etheridge, Tony Williams, Karl Gifford Honorary: Greg Williams, Chris Etheridge, Bobby Etheridge, Billy Etheridge .... Funeral services: Monday, November 2, 1998; 3:30 pm @ Stephenson-Dearman Chapel Burial in 16th Section Cemetery Officiating: Rev Jerry Starnes, Rev Wayman Mann