Myrtle M. LaRue

Myrtle M. LaRue, 69, of Royal passed away peacefully at home with her children and grandchildren at her side on February 16, 2016. She was born on July 12, 1946 to Willis and Susie Rutledge in Firday, LA. Myrtle married Jimmy LaRue on April 6, 1962. Myrtle retired from Hot Springs School District after 28 years of service. She was known and loved for her sense of humor and playful spirt.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Sarah Hill and one son, Timothy LaRue.

Myrtle is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy LaRue, three children, Curtis (Ruby) LaRue; Jimmy(Julie) LaRue; and Vicki (Tracy) Ragsdale. She also leaves behind two brothers, Raymond “Buck” Rutledge and Jessie Gough,  11 grandchildren, Candace Moriarity, Jacob LaRue, Brandon and Shelby Ragsdale, Jarvis LaRue, River Cook, Joseph Cook, C.J. LaRue, Hunter LaRue, Dustin and Alton Brawdy; and 8 great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Allison, Aaliyah, Dayton, Jerrod, Audree, Andy, and William.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Pearcy Baptist Church in Pearcy with Bros. Todd Hauk and Justy Smith officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to service. Pallbearers will be Jacob, Brandon, Shelby, Jarvis, Joseph and C.J.  Honorary pallbearers are Hunter LaRue, Hospice Home Care of Hot Springs and a host of friends.   Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Royal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care in Hot Springs.