Ruth Davis

Herrin- Ruth Davis, 82, of Herrin died at 11:55 AM, Friday, March 29, 2002 at Casey Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Ruth was born on August 2, 1919 in Carterville to John Henry & Mary Caroline (Trull) Priddy. She married William LeRoy Davis on January 15, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Davis worked as a dietary aid at Herrin Hospital for 10 years prior to her retirement in 1979. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed reading westerns; her favorite author was Louis L'amour. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- Terry & Janice Davis- Herrin Dtr & son in law- Mary Lou & Darrell Mitchell- Herrin Son & dtr in law- Sam & Lisa Davis- Colorado Springs, CO Four Grandchildren: Darren Mitchell & fianc Mary Lyle- Shreveport, LA Shaun Mitchell- Pascagoula, MS Allan Davis- Colorado Springs, CO Corrina Davis- Colorado Springs, CO Sister- Myrtle Vancil- Herrin Sister- Naomi- Davis- Herrin Sister- June Pritchard- Benton She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son; John William Davis, one infant daughter; Virginia Davis, and two sisters; Helen Baker & Mildred Priddy. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 1, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of service Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.