Emma Ruth Minx

Emma Ruth Minx of Cadet, Missouri was born on August 4, 1930 in Knob Lick, a daughter to the late Joseph Mackley and the late Lille (LaChance) Mackley. On July 7, 1952, Emma Ruth was united in marriage to Thomas Minx in Piggott, Arkansas and they shared nearly sixty-eight years together.

Emma Ruth passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 having reached eighty-nine years of age.

In addition to her parents, Emma Ruth is preceded in death by her two siblings: David Mackley and Ruby Wilson; and many other in-laws and relatives.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Minx; son, Rick (Beth) Minx; daughter, Pat (Richard) Brown; five grandchildren: Dustyn Minx, Sheena Minx, Joanie Minx, RJ Collins and Cari Fletcher; ten great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne (Sharon) Minx; and many dear extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at DeClue Funeral Home, beginning at 11:30 AM. A funeral service to honor Emma Ruth will begin at 1:00 PM, held in the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Jones officiating. Interment will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi.

All funeral arrangements have been cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.