Ruth Cantrell's Obituary
Ruth J. Cantrell, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 1:18 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Concordia Village.
Graveside services to celebrate Ruth's life will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Village, 4101 W. Iles Ave. Spfld, IL 62711 or Memorial Home Health, 720 N. Bond Spfld, IL 62702.
Ruth was born June 2, 1924 in Hamilton County, the daughter of Orvil W. and Mary L. (Ford) English. She was a devoted homemaker and attended Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur. She married Billy G. Cantrell August 17, 1946 in Eldorado. He preceded her in death June 8, 1996.
She leaves behind her son John Cantrell and wife Nanci of Oakton, Virginia, daughter Carol Koncor and husband Louis of Springfield, grandchildren Chelsea and Claire Cantrell and Nichole and Kayla Goodman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Earl, Carl, and Ralph English.
The family of Ruth J. Cantrell is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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