Ruth Ann Edgar's Obituary
Ruth Ann Edgar, age 84, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:58 p.m. in Nashville, IL.
Ruth was born on October 6, 1939 in Tilden, IL, a daughter to Parley and Mary Ellen (O'Neill) Price. On October 28, 1968 she married Robert Edgar in the Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL. Ruth was a bookkeeper for the Farm Service and for Country Companies Insurance. Ruth was an active member of the Coulterville United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and VFW Auxiliary. She was also a member of the school board, several card clubs, several prayer groups, and various women's groups such as the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed choir, reading everything she could, shopping with friends, and watching Gunsmoke. Ruth loved spending time with her family and baking them homemade rolls and bread. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Edgar of Sparta, IL; one son, T. Neil (Julie) McCrary of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Mark Hutchings of Pomona, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jonathan Edgar; one sister and brother-in-law, Donald (Betty) Gimber; and brother, James Neil Price.
A funeral service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Christine Lippert officiating. Interment will be at Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Coulterville United Methodist Church.
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