Wilma Lucille Ruffolo Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 14, 2021, at the age of 92, Wilma Lucille Ruffolo of Carbondale, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Lucille Ruffolo to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lorraine Forby and Pearl Forby (Holder); her significant other Albert Ruffolo; and her siblings, Margaret and Donald Ray.
She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia Gericke (Ronald) of Henderson, NV and Beverly Holmes (Gerald) of Carbondale, IL.; and her grandchildren, Michelle Pestka (Mike), Tricia Gericke, Jennifer Gericke (Matt), Ronald Gericke (Bethani), Diana Miner (Dave), Denice Fullerton (Jeffrey), John Holmes (Laura), Melissa Rice (Shannon) and Jared Holmes (Keisha). She is also survived by her 27 great grandchildren, 21 great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service and burial will be private. Due to COVID restrictions no more than 50 people are allowed into the funeral home at one time along with the requirement of wearing a mask and social distancing.
Patricia and Beverly have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Lucy's name to the Alzheimer's Association or Union Hill Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
