Mary Ruth Broadfield

Mary Ruth Broadfield, 90, passed away June 7, 2024, at her daughter's home in Titusville, Florida. East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington is handling the arrangements. Visitation will be Friday, June 14 from 11:30am-1pm. The funeral service will be immediately following at 1pm, both at Grace Church, 1311 W. Hovey Avenue, Normal, Illinois.

Mary Ruth was born April 2, 1934, in McLean County, daughter of Charles and Clarice Williams. She married Glenn Broadfield on August 10, 1958 in Bloomington, and adopted his three sons, Russell, Richard, and Ronald. Mary Ruth and Glenn would later complete their family with two daughters, Rita and Ranita.

She was preceded in death by Glenn, Richard, her daughter-in-law, Betty, and great-great-grandson, Mason.

Mary Ruth is survived by her children: Russell (Alice) Broadfield of McLean, Ronald (Vicky) Broadfield of Indianapolis, IN, Rita (Marty) Jordan of Titusville, FL, Ranita (Stan) Hare of Newnan, GA, and daughter-in-law Judy Broadfield, of Jerome, ID. She had 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Mary Ruth grew up near Carlock, the youngest of four children. She loved home economics and was highly involved in 4-H. She played violin and was in the Bloomington-Normal Symphony Orchestra. She was active in church and campus ministries throughout high school and college. After graduating from Normal Community High School she went to Illinois State Normal University and then transferred to John Brown University, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education.

She worked as a Home Economics teacher and later in the Accounts Payable department at BroMenn (formerly Mennonite Hospital). She attended Grace Church and eagerly supported their ministries. She loved her children and grandchildren and extended family very much and was proud of all their accomplishments. She will be greatly missed.