Ruth loved her family dearly, and found much pride and enjoyment in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Opal Marie and Glen Smith; Husband, Doman Pense; Sister Anna Edens; Beloved granddaughter, Sami Bullard; nephew, Roger Pense.
Surviving children, Sandy Askew & Richard Askew, Debra Wilson & Kevin Wilson, Terri Bullard & Bruce Bullard, Michael Pense & Nina Pense; grandchildren, Shariann Wolfe & Shannon Wolfe, Kevin (Bubba) Wilson Jr. & Amanda Wilson, Travis Wilson & Meridith Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Daniel Wilson & Stephanie Wilson, Emily Bullard, Victoria King & Charlie King, Austin Pense, Michaela Pense; great grandchildren, Shelby Wolfe, Symon Wolfe, Sydney Wolfe, Sara Wolfe, Abigail Wilson, Makenzi Sashidharan & Isaiah Sashidharan, Morgan Wilson, Jordan Wilson, TJ Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Kevin Wilson III, Benji Wilson Jr, Micah Wilson, Titus Wilson, Judah Wilson, George Wilson, Mason Wilson, Carson Wilson, DJ Wilson, Sofie Bullard, Mayci King, Hayden King, Harper King, Hadli; nephews and nieces, David (Debra) Edens, Jaimi (Kevin) Van Leer, Jason (Beth) Pense; and brother-in-law John (Linda) Pense.
Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Southern Illinois Address: 305 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: (618) 235-1703
Visitation is Saturday 03-27-2021 9am to 11 am at Lake View Funeral Home
Private graveside services will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens
5000 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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