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Funeral: 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Red Brush Cemetery
Ruth E. Pierson, age 67, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Ruth was born October 4, 1948, in Effingham, to Elbert and Ruby (Stanfield) Pierson.
Ruth was charismatic, caring, fun-loving and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed gardening, mowing, spending time with her family, traveling and lending a helping hand. Ruth was retired from AT&T where she held a variety of management positions in engineering, marketing and operations. She had an Associate Degree in Business from Elgin Community College, Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Business from Northern Illinois University.
She is survived by a special friend: Kay Garvin of Louisville; 7 siblings: Margaret Wood of Flora, Betty (Martin) Plemmons of Louisville, Nancy Weidner of Louisville, Janice (Don) Oliver of Evansville, Indiana, William (Frieda) Pierson of Rome, Georgia, Darrell (Janet) Pierson of Iola, and John (Linda) Pierson of Louisville; 13 nieces and 10 nephews; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings: Martha, Eugene, Phillip, and James; and a niece: Tammy Pierson Lewis.
A funeral service for Ruth Pierson will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Gary Barbee officiating. Interment will follow in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. A visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Ruth’s memory are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Kay; Nancy; Mandy;Jill and the Pierson Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a kind, caring and generous person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Ruth ❤️
Nancy and family so sorry for your loss, may God be with you and watch over you all in the days to come.
We will miss you so much aunt Ruth, you were so good to everyone and always put everyone before you. Riley loved you and we will miss you so much. Lots of special memories with you. Heaven gained a special angel today. Love you forever.
Nancy, Mandy, Matt and family We are so sorry to hear that Ruth has passed. She was a great lady who had a heart for helping others wherever she saw a need....she especially loved her family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Hugs to you all.
Ruth was simply the best She was ever so intelligent and wise, but came across as humble. Her energy was boundless and her heart was warm and giving. Kay, her local family and Millicent and Kids will feel a huge hole in their lives. However knowing Ruth, she would want you to know she is well and whole now and will one day reconnect with each of you.
She was a special gal and will be missed
So sorry for your loss. Ruth was always kind and welcoming to us whenever we saw her. We know how much she will be missed. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Aunt Ruth sits in heaven this morning at the right hand of God, I can only imagine the conversation, "Lord I couldn't help but notice the pearly gates squeaked just a little when I came through, what do you say we go and get that fixed". Aunt Ruth was such a go getter all her life, working hard and caring so much for others. Such a blessing to all of us who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her and being loved by her. Miss you and love you.
To all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Ruth will be greatly missed by all of you. She was a loving sister and aunt and a good neighbor.
I enjoyed visiting with Ruth, she was a very nice person.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Ruth was a great friend in high school. After we graduated we drifted apart and didn't much of each other, but when we did run across each other, she always had a smile on her face and always treated me like we saw each other everyday. She will be missed. My condolences to all the family members.
Dear Kay & Millicent, I am so sorry for your loss. Ruth was such a wonderful woman and amazing with her little Markus and Helena. The kids have a guardian angle watching over them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. With sympathy, Emilee
Ruth was always smiling and joking and fun to be around. Sorry for all who will miss her so much in their lives. She was a Saint!
Great friend, many adventures, lots of fun. Ruth will be missed, but lives on in our hearts.
Ruth was a great coach and mentor to me and many others. Always brought a positive can-do outlook to any situation. She'll be sorely missed by all whose lives were touched by her.
I knew Ruth for a short time while at Ameritech. Words are never enough to console those left behind. Please accept my condolences. Jean-Pierre
My first management position was in assignment in the late 70's and Ruth was the engineering manager. We struck up a friendship that would last for decades. Ruth was a strong leader, a special confidant, caring, compassionate and the greatest "boss" I ever could pray for. Upon hearing of Ruth's passing I'm reminded my prayers were answered as were those of anyone who came in contact with Ruth. A great lady will be missed.
Dear Pierson Family, Please accept my deepest condolences. Aunt Ruth was an incredibly individual. I will never forget the time I sent on her farm riding ATV's and feeding the cat fish. Aunt Ruth truly made the world a better and brighter place. She will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
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