By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, October 17, 2024.
    10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.
    Cisne, Illinois

  • Service

    Thursday, October 17, 2024.
    12:00 p.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, Illinois

  • Full Obituary

    Ruth Elaine Williams, 90, of Mt. Erie IL passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence.

    Ruth was born on May 20, 1934, in Mt. Erie, IL. at home, to Percy B. and Lue C. (Billingsley) Atteberry. She married Jess D. Williams Jr. on January 2, 1954, at Enterprise, IL. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2011.

    Ruth retired from Mt. Erie Banking Center after thirty-two years as a teller. She was also a homemaker; she enjoyed working in the garden and mowing the yard.

    Ruth attended Brown Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Mt, Erie, IL She was also a member of the local Red Haters Club and was active in the local community activities.

    Ruth is survived by her two daughters Deborah (John) Jordan of North Carolina, Carolynn (Dwain) Gilbert of Waltonville, IL, a son Jeffery (Gail) Williams of Mt. Erie, IL; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive.

    Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two brothers Elmo and Charles, a sister Evelyn Ada and one granddaughter Kayla Elaine.

    Visitation: Will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

    Funeral Service: Will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation.

    Burial: Will follow in Cisne Cemetery.

    Memorial donations in memory of Ruth may be given to Carle Home Care & Hospice in Olney, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

     

     

     

     

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2 Condolences
 
  1. Dodie Payne / October 14, 2024 at 4:11 pm

    Dear Jeff & Gail. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you

  2. Marie & Kevin Pyle / October 14, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    So very sorry , we know she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Big hugs and many prayers for comfort.

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