Alma Ruth McAuley, 76, of Iuka, MS, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed camping, fishing, working with her flowers, and watching the Atlanta Braves play ball. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and her cat, Fluff. She is survived by her husband, David McAuley of Iuka; her daughters, Beth Bolton (Gary) of Iuka, and Ashley Miller (Keith) of Cherokee, AL; her son, Randy McAuley of Iuka; her sister, Gloria Boyles of Oakland, TN; her grandchildren, Jon Bolton (Shailyn) of Burnsville, Lindsey Bolton of Whiteville, TN, and Lauren McAuley of Dixon, TN; her great grandchildren, Karlie Herrell, Emily Wiggington, Aubrey Wiggington, Katelyn Miller, Olivia Bolton, Jon Anthony Bolton, Jr., Heidi Bolton, and Addley Tillmon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lila Mae Long Rice; her sisters, Elizabeth and Johnny Mearle; and her brothers, James, Bobby, David, Frank, Luther, and Doc Alfred Rice. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Leonard Casabella and Tamela Hill. Pallbearers will be Tim Boyles, Jon Bolton, Gary Bolton, Keith Miller, and John Tillman. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Boyles, Frank Rice, and Ricky Dillard. Interment will follow in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Mcauley’s honor to any cancer charity. An online guest book may be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com .
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