Ruth Helen Essex Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Helen Essex (Farmington, Illinois), born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on December 7, 2019, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Helen Essex to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Ewalt and Lucy Ewalt (Cox); her husband John H. Essex; her sons, Jeff and Jayson Essex; and her siblings, Bruce, Paul, Elwood, Eleanor and Esther.
She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Andrews (Mark) of Trivoli, Joel Essex of Farmington and Judy Essex of Canton; her daughters-in-law, Mary Essex Brennan and Candis Essex Fralick; her grandchildren, Nathan (Cindy), Jared (Kelly), Chad (Jesse), Kyle (Laura), McKenzie (Brad), Jade and Justin; her great grandchildren, Trinity, Hannah, Ava, Quinn, Coraline, Ben, Bekah, Ella and Brogan; her sister-in-law Marlyn Ewalt of Canton; and her friend Bobbi Routson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Ruth loved children, her community and Christmas so the family would be honored if in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Farmington Hope Chest or the Farmington Rescue Squad 1100.
