Nina Ruth Sisney

Nina Ruth Sisney, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, went home to heaven on July 17, 2025, with loved ones by her side as she made her journey to Heaven. Ruth’s resilient spirit, quiet strength, and big heart will live on in everyone who knew her.

Born on November 28, 1942, in Oakland, Arkansas, to Coy and Lula Sisney, Ruth grew up knowing the value of hard work and family. She’s now reunited with her parents; grandparents; her son, Mike Gilbert; and so many other loved ones. She is survived by her sister, Joann Nelson; brother, Carl Sisney; sons, Jim (Valerie) Gilbert and Dave (Tracy) Gilbert; ten grandchildren, Steven Gilbert, Cody Gilbert, Adam Gilbert, Kaysha Williams, Sarah Recktenwald, Gunner Gilbert, Gage Gilbert, Matthew Dempsey, Emmaly Stallsworth, and Rachel Dempsey; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Ruth lived a life full of love, faith, and simple joys. Her kitchen always had the wonderful smells of a home-cooked meal, from fried potatoes to chicken and dumplings and chocolate cakes. She cherished every moment with her kids, grandkids, and all the dogs and cats she took in over the years. Ruth loved sitting on her porch, listening to the birds, and making her home a warm place where everyone was welcome. She loved hard, gave generously, and never asked for anything but for her loved ones to be happy and safe. Her door was always open, whether you were family, a neighbor, or just passing through.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home, the family invites friends to visit and share their memories at this time. A Funeral Service for Nina will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home, with Jeff Dotson officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Oakland Cemetery, Mountain Home, AR, with the family serving as pallbearers.

Ruth’s love and spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. She was a true blessing. May she rest in peace.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.