Ruth Darlene Dickerson, 78, of Peoria, passed away at 8:07 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria County. Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Hanna City United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Robert L. DeBolt officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Smithville Cemetery in Hanna City. Ruth was born in Amesville, OH on September 24, 1933, a daughter of Glenn E. and Hazel M. (Roberts) King. She married Roy Dickerson on November 28, 1959 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one grandson. She is survived by two sons, Burr (Cindy) Dickerson of Orlando, FL and Douglas (Liza) Dickerson of Peoria; four daughters, Becky (Mike) Manuel of Lake Camelot, Linda (Ed) Lane of Rolla, MO, Kay (John Casley) Wenzel of Metamora and Dawn (Randy) Stookey of Effingham; sister, Maria Borton of East Peoria; brother, Gary (Lynn) King of Huntington, CA; eleven grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. When Ruth was young, she lived a very active life. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining listeners on the radio, while playing guitar and singing with her beautiful voice. She and Roy loved entertaining their friends. They both loved golfing and she was a member at Timberlake Golf Club, until her health no longer permitted. She was formerly employed at WABCO and later, for twenty-four years until her retirement from KL Burgett Co. in Peoria. Ruth enjoyed playing cards; reading; listening to Big Band and Country music, especially Alan Jackson; collecting miniature shoes; watching the Indianapolis 500 and Chicago Cubs baseball; traveling to Biloxi; going to Gil’s Supper Club; and attending family events, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas and reunions. She was a wonderful grandmother and always loved being with family. She was very fond of her cats - even the most unlovable cats known to man, were safe and well taken care of by her. She was patient, caring and loving. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s memory to her church or to Smithville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
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| marilyn Seacrist |
Friend |
August 3, 2012 |
- I have been a friend of Ruth's for many years. She was very active
- at Timberlake when able. I am sorry for your loss.
| Steve Mullens |
Friend!!! |
August 2, 2012 |
Sorry! Hannah's not be open until 5PM on Saturday.
Steve
| Steven Mullens |
Friend |
August 2, 2012 |
Sorry I'm unable to stop by on the 3rd. If Burr comes to town have him stop by Hannah's Saturday before he returns home. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you are all well. God Bless and Be Well!!!
Steve And Angie Mullens!!!
| Shane & Renee Robison and kids |
We will miss you, Ruth! |
August 2, 2012 |
We are saddened to hear about Ruth. She was such a kind neighbor to our family. Our kids loved her and when she moved to the nursing home they would pray for her at night that she would get better. Our condolences to the family. She will be missed by all! {Love & Hugs}
