Ruth loved her family dearly. Her hobbies included puzzles, bingo, fishing, and camping with those she held dear. She enjoyed the beauty of nature.

Ruth worked at Klause Coffee, Sav-Mart Department Store as a manager, and Keeley Asphalt as a secretary and Laborer.

She also was an active member of her community. Being a member of St. Stephens Church, St Ann’s Alter Society and the French Village Fire Department Auxiliary. She loved watching football especially watching her favorite team Notre Dame. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Margret (nee Reidle) Freise; husband Dempsey Williamson; brothers, Otto Freise, Clarence Freise, Louis Freise, Howard Freise; Sisters, Margret Votaw, Viola Freise, Lillian Moreland, Maybelle Wiliamson, Velda Covarrubias; son-in-laws, Stephen Masters and Lonnie Hunter.

Surviving, are her daughters: Ruthie Hunter Debbie Masters, and Bonnie (Mark) Burford; grandchildren, Kimberly, Pamela, Eugene, Mark Jr, Christopher, Kevin; seven great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to: BackStoppers- Contact Information: backstoppers@backstoppers.org 314.692.0200 | 866.539.0521 A memorial service will be held Saturday March 13th at 12:00 pm at Lake View Funeral Home with family and friends invited.

5000 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208