Ruth Ann Smothers Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ann Smothers of Benton, Illinois, born in West Frankfort, Illinois, who passed away on November 5, 2020, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Ann Smothers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard L. Schulz and Vernetta Schulz (Dwyer); her sister Nancy Spain; and her pet Taffy. She is survived by: her husband Dean Smothers of Benton; her children, Sabra Smith (Mark) of Whittington, Greg Smothers (Linda) of Marion and Lana Schilli (Steve) of Benton; her grandchildren, Lacey Milligan (Justin) of Cape May, NJ, Holly Moore (Tim) of Trussville, AL, Amber Smith of Whittington, Paige Smothers (Allison) of Bartonville, IL, Haley Bane (Matt) of Chicago, Darby Smothers of Marion, Ben Schilli of Benton, Jessica Schilli of Benton, Brody Schilli of Benton, Sam Schilli of Benton, Amanda Nilges (John) of Gerard, MO, Cassie DeClue and Aaron of St. Louis; her great grandchildren, Reagan Milligan, Cooper Milligan, Connor Milligan, Halle Moore, Colsen Moore, Grace Smothers, Evelyn Nilges, Amelia Nilges, Will DeClue, Lillie DeClue, Kayla DeClue and Archer Nilges; her nephew Jeff Spain (Sue) of Centralia; and her sister-in-law Jean McCoy.
