Ruth E. Conner – Whittington

Ruth E. Conner, 93, of Whittington IL, passed away Thursday evening June 29, 2017 at StoneBridge Senior Living Center in Benton.

She was born in Christopher, IL on January 5, 1924, the daughter of James & Nora (Shockley) Mabry.

She married Leo M. Conner on July 19, 1943, and he preceded her in death on October 26, 1988.

Mrs. Conner was of the non-denominational faith.

She is survived by her two sons, Bill Conner and wife Linda of Whittington, and Dick Conner & wife Nancy of Pocahontas.  Her five grandchildren,  Ian Conner of Chicago, Ryan Hurt of Belleville, Jennifer Payton-Huff of Connecticut, Jackie Conner Belka and husband Mitch of Beaver Creek, OH and  Shawn Conner and wife Shelly of Springfield.  Her eight great-grandchildren, Max Huff, Emma Huff, Tim Villenueve, Hayley Belka, Erin Belka, Abbey Conner, Grace Conner and Mia Conner.

Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, by a Brother-James Mabry and by a Sister-Darlene.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday July 2nd at the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington.

In lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to Celtic Hospice.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at StoneBridge Senior Living Center for the compassion and care given to Mrs. Conner.

The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

 

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