Ruth Earline Arthur

Ruth Earline (Granny Ruth) Arthur, of Roanoke, Va., was called to Heaven to be with her Lord. Granny was born in Roanoke on October 15, 1918, a daughter of the late Irvin and Ida Zimmerman Pearcey. She married the love of her life, Ernest E. Arthur, on October 31, 1936; he preceded her in death on April 2, 1969; as well as a daughter, Rena A. Huff, on September 8, 2004. Granny worked for more than 32 years for Villa Sorrento. Granny was know for her home cooked meals and expected her family to attend when she was not working at the restaurant. She was a member of the Garden City Church of the Nazarene. Granny was mother to six loving children, Fallon Ray Arthur Sr. and wife, Maxine, Nadine Stewart, Gene Edward Arthur Sr. and wife, Betty, Doug Arthur and wife, Dawn, and Bonnie Keith. Also surviving are two sisters, Rebecca Kingery and Cynthia Rosenberger, both of Roanoke; a brother, Clayton Pearcey, of Atkins, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 31 greatgrandchildren; and 15 greatgreat-grandchildren. A service celebrating Granny's life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, S.W. officiated by the Rev. Sherrill Michael and Chaplain Charles Hoffler. Burial will be private. Granny's family will receive friends on Friday, June 19, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care and support given by Carilion Hospice, Chaplain Charlie Hoffler and Allen and Myrna. Speical thanks to granddaughter, Diana, and daughter, Bonnie, for their tender loving care of Granny Ruth. Online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com