Phyllis Ruyters

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Biography: At 7:57 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Phyllis Ruyters went home to be with the Lord at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock surrounded by her beloved family. She was born October 23, 1944 in Little Rock to William Rogers and Margie Cartwright Hicks. She is preceded in death by her father, William Rogers, her husband, John Ruyters and step-father, Paul Hicks. Phyllis was a retired Nurse Practitioner having served Veteran?s for the last 28 years which was her passion. In addition, she was a talented artist, cook and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Margie Hicks, her sons, David Gill (Denise) and Jeff Gill (Tina), grandchildren, James Gill, Emily Gill, Kaitlyn Gill, her sister, Brenda Croya (Jess), step-children, Terri and Mike Ruyters, and niece, Laura Carlson, great-nieces, Ashley and Lindsay Carlsen, and aunt Jane Bristow (Harold). A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St, Little Rock, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Department of Arkansas Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1620, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Robin Dobbs, APRN

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Phyllis was an inspiration to me in my Primary Care practice at CAVHS. She always had a beautiful smile on her face whenever I saw her. Phyllis was a cheerful, devoted, caring, kind Nurse Practitioner. I certainly was blessed that our paths crossed. My sincere condolences to her family.

Sarah Irene Shirley

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Phyllis in primary care for many years.Will miss her laughter and heart of gold.Prayers for the family.

Jeri Fowler, Nurse Practitioner

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

As co-worker, Phyllis and I quickly became friend and shared many fond memories through the years. I will certainly miss her infectious laugh and sparkling personality. My prayers go out to the family during this time.

Marcia Gartman

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with this family that Phyllis loved so much. She was an amazing and loving friend and co-worker and will be missed by all who knew her.

Asia Crawford

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It's always hard to lose a loved one. Revalation 21:3,4 says "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: ?Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.?

Pat Keplar

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I, too, went to nursing school with Phyllis. And don't recall ever seeing her without that beautiful smile.

Rev Bill and Virginia Singleton

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was a patient under her care at VA. She will be missed. She sure helped me a lot.

Misty Pointer

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss Phyllis was a very sweet and kind person that will be missied

Dr. Jack Blackshear

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

John, my respects and sadness to Phyllis's passing. She was a special friend in medicine at the VA and was always so kind. Her faith was obvious. And you, my friend, at the research center many years ago - we had a lot of the goings on there.
I am out of town this weekend and would have come to visitation. God bless you in your grief. I will be praying for you and your family.
Dr. Jack

Carol Roberts McKiernan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I went to nursing school at St Vincent's with Phyllis. I remember her great smile and cheerful personality. My prayers are with her family.

John Phillips

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was a patient of Phyllis's for many years. What started as a professional relationship became a personal friendship for me and my wife. I had great admiration for her and the medical care that she provided.
My condolences to her family.
John Phillips
Col.(Retired) USAF

Kelli D. Scott

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Phyllis was a wonderful person. She provide primary care to me from 1992 until she retired. We also became friends during that time. I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Vickie Gill

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear about Phyllis. She was such a sweet person and a wonderful cook. I have several recipes of hers, that I use each year. Thinking of all of you. Much love, Vickie

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