Mary Ruth McGowen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Ruth McGowen of Anna, Illinois, who passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ruth McGowen to pay them a last tribute.
As Mary departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Miles and Grace Miles (Dunn); and her husband Ralph McGowen. She is survived by: her children, Mike Stanley (Flo) of Jacksonville, Florida, Carolyn Landis of Makanda, Vickie Moore (John) of Jonesboro, Sandra Nimmo of Vienna and Joe Stanley (Misty) of Paducah, Kentucky. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.
