Doris J. Ruark Hall (1931-2002)
(Mrs. Millard "Sparky" Hall, Jr.)
- Doris J. Hall, age 71, of Hernando, Florida, a former longtime resident
of Shelby, passed away Monday, February 4, 2002, in Inverness, Florida.
She is survived by: her husband, Millard F. "Sparky" Hall; five
children, Randy (Alice) Hall of San Antonio, Texas, Becky (Steve)
Hoffman of Fair Oaks, Bonnie Piatt of Greenwood, Jeffrey (Theresa) Hall
of Tampa, Florida, and Zoe (Daniel) Guild of Temple Terrace, Florida;
two brothers, Red (Nila) Ruark of Milledgeville, Georgia, and Charles
(Darlene) Ruark of Bourbonnais, Illinois; one sister, Gertrude Clark of
Momence, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by one son, Michael Kyle Hall. A graveside
memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. at
Orchard Grove Cemetery in Lowell, with Rev. Gregory Hon officiating.
Doris J. Ruark Hall was born in Momence, Illinois, to Daisy and Alvin
Ruark of April 1, 1931. She was both a homemaker and a cosmetologist
for many years. She was a former member of the Shelby School PTA,
Shelby Home Economic Juniors Club, Shelby Lady Lioness Club, Shelby Fire
Department Auxiliary, and the Korean War Veteran's Association #192, and
served as a trustee of the Citrus Springs Post #4864 chapter of the VFW
Auxiliary, and president of the Rainbow Square Dance Club. Doris J.
Hall and her husband of 55 years enjoyed many years of retirement in
Florida. She enjoyed traveling, square dancing, and was an avid
gardener. She volunteered her time mentoring at-risk children at the
local elementary school and worked tirelessly with Habitat for Humanity
in Citrus County, Florida. Her time on earth was spent helping and
supporting others, truly setting a wonderful example for those who knew
her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American
Heart Association.
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