Ruth Laverne Barnes-Brown Obituary
The memory of Ruth Laverne Barnes-Brown (West Frankfort, Illinois), who passed away on July 8, 2024 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Virgil Barnes and Golda Barnes (Thomas); her husband Ernest W. Brown; her daughter Marilyn Vogler; and her brothers, Basil and Kenneth Barnes.
She is survived by: her children, Sherry Brown and Ernie Lee Brown (Wenona); her siblings, Jerry Barnes (Kathy), Mary Ann Barnes and Connie Rowe; and her grandchildren, Kip Brown (Lisa), Kristi Donaldson, Kasey Cogvil and Misty Dawn Vogt (Kyle). She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren.
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