Ruth Rebbecca Stephens' Obituary
Ruth Stephens, 97, of Annapolis, IL passed away at 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL. She was born March 4, 1916 in Orange Township, Clark County, IL, the daughter of Ulysses Grant Elliott and Ethel Elizabeth Melton Elliott. Survivors include her children, Larry (Imogene) Stephens of La Porte, IN; Leah (Larry) Buser of Palestine, IL; Lynn Stephens of Robinson, IL; Margie (Charles) Jackson of West Union, IL; Gilbert (Mary) Stephens of Hustonville, IL; Lois Harris of Robinson, IL; Stanley (Diana) Stephens of Hutsonville, IL; Phillip (Janey) Stephens of Batesville, IN; Martin (Roberta) Stephens of Martinsville, IL; Roger (Anita) Stephens of Annapolis, IL and Robert (Martha) Stephens of Oblong, IL; former daughter-in-law, Jan Stephens of Robinson, IL; sisters, Esther Bowen and Loretta (Jim) Bourney of La Porte, IN; thirty-eight grandchildren; sixty-three great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Beulah Elliott; father of her children, Denzil Stephens; son, Jamie Stephens; son-in-law, Larry Harris; daughters-in-law, Brenda, Vicki, Janice and Bobbie Stephens; brother-in-law, Alvin Bowen; granddaughter, Dr. Karen Wakefield and grandson, Brad Stephens. Mrs. Stephens was a homemaker and a loving mother. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed sewing and quilting, making many of her children's clothing. Ruth enjoyed her water aerobics class and made many friends at the Fitness Center in Casey, IL. She mowed cemeteries in the Annapolis, IL area for many years and previously worked for TRW in Marshall, IL. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Gillaspy officiating. Burial will follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Clark County, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Crawford County Meals on Wheels, 300 S. Lincoln St., Robinson, IL 62454; Crawford County Relay for Life, c/o American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820 or Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Monday, May 20, 2013 10:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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