Ruth E. Stubblefield Obituary (1922 - 2015)

Ruth E. Stubblefield, 93, of Stanford, passed away at 10:03 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2015 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Home in Chenoa.Her funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, with Rev. Chad Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Funks Grove Cemetery, Funks Grove. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covell Community Church or Dale Township Fire Department.Ruth was born April 20, 1922 in Bloomington, a daughter of William Harris and Otilda Gingerich Deal. She married Price J. Stubblefield on September 7, 1941 at Danvers. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2004.Surviving are her son, Dennis (Jane) Stubblefield, DVM of Rantoul and their children, Becky (Shane) Franklin, David (Brandy) Stubblefield and Sarah (Eric) Stoliker ; her son, Larry Stubblefield of Heyworth and his children, Dawn (Eric) Rhoda and Krista (Dwayne) Leach; ten great-grandchildren, Jacob, Cooper, Quentin, Sam, Brooke, Tyler, Alex, Ryan, Jeni and Jeffrey.She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.Ruth and her husband farmed throughout their married life and she cherished her role as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved dancing and spending time with her friends and family.Ruth, known as Tommy, was a friend to everyone she met. Her kind spirit and quick laugh brought joy to all. She will be dearly missed.