Carolyn Ruth Draper

Carolyn Ruth Draper, 71 of Batesville passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.  She was born November 25, 1949 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Fred and Mabel Mapps Grammer.  She was a USDA poultry inspector for 43 years and a member of the Maple Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Rosie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Raymond Lee Lewis Jr.; three brothers, Freddy Grammer, Bo Grammer and Eddie Grammer; a half brother, Clifford Grammer; a sister, Pauline Lane; a half sister, Evis Gray and a grandson, Tyler Lewis.

Survivors include one son, Gary Lee Lewis of Concord; one daughter, Chris Wood and husband Greg of Batesville; four brothers, Phillip Grammer (Sondra), Jay Grammer (Paula), Jimmy Grammer (Mary Ann) and Jerry Grammer all of Floral; three sisters, Pat Carnaghi (Jim) , Dorothy Piety and Shirley Wortman all of Floral; five grandchildren, Katelyn Burch (Logan), Bridget Lewis, Gary Lewis, Devin Wood (Danielle) and Jordan Colton (Greg); six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Floral Baptist Church with Bro. Curt Howard and her grandson, Devin Wood officiating. Arrangements are by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.