Ruth Pilson, 74, 1005 Shawnee St., Mt. Vernon, died at 3:27 a.m. Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital.

Mrs. Pilson was born May 29, 1910, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Willard and Radie (Mabry) Williams.

She was first married to Fay Jones and later married to Onie Pilson. Both preceded her in death.

She was employed at the Gingham Kitchen for several years.

She is survived by one son, Robert Lee Jones of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Ora Mae Baxter of Dix and Lela Vaughn of Mt. Vernon; and one nephew. Barney Baxter of Alton.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hughey Funeral Home with the Rev. Buss Hart officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Memorial Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Source: Unknown
Date: May 14, 1985
Transcribed by: M. J. Bare