- Date Of Birth: February 9, 1934
- Date Of Death: August 21, 2020
- State: Illinois
Ruth B. Burnett, 86, of Peoria, IL passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Unity Point-Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
She was born February 9, 1934, in Marion, Illinois to Ewel and Pansy (Harrison) Grant. She married William “Bill” Burnett on January 29, 1950.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years; twin daughters Sharon (Jack) Nelson, Karen (Doug) Oberlander both of Peoria, and son Tom (Priscilla Wright) Burnett of Littleton, Colorado; siblings Dwight (Jenny) Grant of Peoria, Everett Grant, Sherry Grant, Noel Grant and Betty Davis of Southern Illinois, and Nancy Allen of Niantic, CT.
She was a loving Mama to seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren (1 deceased) and three great-great-grandchildren. Ruth was a dedicated wife and mother, first and foremost, treasuring her children and her role as Mama. She had a kind and loving spirit, always with a smile on her face.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Cindy Lovel for her many years of loving care and dedication to Ruth.
