Ruth Wilkey Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 1, 2023, at the age of 94, Ruth Wilkey of Paris, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otis Leroy and Clara Ellen Williams (Carpenter); her husband David Wilkey; her siblings, Otis Williams, Mildred Frankel, Irene Conner, Doris Conner, Velma Maxwell, Marilyn Hammer and Mae Long; her grandson Bill Wilkey; her son-in-law Frank Vail; and her great grandchild Jacob East.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Wilkey (Donna) of Brocton, Susan Vail of Kansas, Sandra Woolard (Dave) of Paris and Carolyn Jenkins (Duane) of Terre Haute; her grandchildren, Crystal Richardson (Jason), David (Kelly Vanderport), Misty Bales (David) of Mattoon, Mark Wilkey (Marci) of Benton, Jeremy Woolard of Paris, Megan of Terre Haute and Josh Jenkins of Terre Haute; and her great grandchildren, Blake, Ethan, Lucas Richardson, Kiley, Macey Vanderport, Jordan, Kiersten East, Max, Brody Bales, Derek and Eli Wilkey. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to Choices Pregnancy & Health of Paris.
