Ruth E. Thomas Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth E. Thomas of Pittsburg, Illinois, born in Olney, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 79, on July 21, 2022. 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 E. Thomas or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Tarpley and Nora Tarpley (Quillen); her brothers, Sherman Tarpley, Charles Tarpley (Lucille) and Raymond Tarpley (Una); her sister-in-law Carol Tarpley; and her former husband Joel J. McGuire.
She is survived by: her children, Joel W. McGuire (Pam) of Marion, IL, Jeff A. McGuire of Marion, IL, Justin D. Thomas of House Springs, MO and Cheryl N. Clodfelter (Daniel) of New Berlin, IL; her grandchildren, Mallory Howe, Jordan McGuire, Bella Thomas and Zoe Thomas; her great grandchildren, Pierce Howe, Conrad Howe and Mia McGuire; her siblings, George Marion Tarpley of Berryville, IL, Linda Kerber (Joe) of Freeport, IL and Don Tarpley (Mildred) of Normal, IL; and her sister-in-law Connie Tarpley.