Ruby Jewell Tate Strickland, 70, of Marked Tree, died on Dec. 23, 2006, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born June 25, 1936, in West Memphis, she was a care taker and a member of Church of Christ Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ora Lee Brewer; one son, Donnie Strickland; and two brothers, Marlin Giather and Gene Giather.

Graveside services were Dec. 28 at Bassett Cemetery in Bassett with Earnest Brewer officiating.

Funeral arrangements were made by Wilson Funeral Home.