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Ruth Evelyn
Romines
Feb 23, 1924 — Aug 14, 2022
Russellville
Ruth Evelyn Romines, age 98, of Russellville died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1924, in Russellville to Lee and Myrtle (Cagle) Cooper.
She worked in the folding department at the International Shoe Factory that later became Frolic Footwear where she retired after 35 years. She was a member of Connect Church for 74 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bill Romines; a daughter, Glenda Yoder; a brother, Johnnie Cooper; two sisters, Wanda Foster and Jennette Esch; a grandson, Coy Allen Lile; and a great-granddaughter, Krystal Lile.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Joyce Romines; a son-in-law, Mike Yoder; a brother, Gearl Cooper; her grandchildren, Traci Bauman, Jeff and Gina Romines, Tammy and Gary Leggett, Jimmy and Ursula Lile, and Joe and Kim Lile; her great-grandchildren, Zac and Will Romines, Danielle Laguerre, Nadine Paulo, Gracie, Luke and Jacob Leggett, Chase Lile, and Taylor and Brooklyn Lile; great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Romines, Jase and Zola Laguerre, Stetson Paulo, Grayson and Layken Bradley and Emmett Ennis; two special nieces, Jennifer Williams and Linda Long; and a special caregiver, Melba Riley.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Blaine Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery near Hector and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00-6:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lile, Joe Lile, Jeff Romines, Zac Romines, Gary Leggett, and Michael Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Oasis Church Group.
Memorials may be made to Connect Church. 1103 East L Street, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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Shinn Funeral Service
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