She was born to Arthur and Ellen (Blakely) Gillum in West Memphis, AR on January 19, 1940.
Ruth is survived by her children, Ricky Tims of Peoria, Frank (Veronica) Ball of Rantoul, Cornelius (Aquilla) Morton of Peoria, Linda Jackson of Peoria, Burnette Mangum of Peoria, Vickie (Jeffrey) Harris of Peoria, Martha Suggs of AL, and Lindaann (Johnny) Charleston of Peoria, 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, three grandchildren, and all 13 of her siblings.
Ruth worked at Caterpillar as a housekeeper and retired in 2003.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Church of Living God, 2815 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, IL, at 11:00 AM. Bishop Leroy Smith will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral, beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Illinois CancerCare PC.
Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
