Ruth P. Benson, 92, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 03, 2015, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Rev. Kurt Simon, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 02, 2015, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, Vandalia, IL.

She was born April 06, 1923, in Ellis Grove, IL, the daughter of James Perry & Edith Christina (Rodewald) Flynn. Married Harry Donald Benson on November 05, 1944, Vandalia, IL, he passed away November 12, 1993. Along with being a mother, housewife, and farmhand, Ruth was a former clerk at Denny's Dept. Store and a Deli Clerk at Harmon's IGA; a Member of First Presbyterian Church; American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Past President of Eagles Club #3901, all of Vandalia, IL.

Ruth loved being outside doing yard work or just setting in her swing with family and friends and was always able to put a smile on everyone's face. She also made many trips with widowed friends to lots of different locations.

She is survived by: Sons - Warren Benson & Lisa, Vandalia, IL and Donald "Donnie" Benson, Clinton, IL; 10 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband; 2 Infant Brothers; Sister - Nora I. Flynn, 2001.

Cemetery Details Fairlawn Cemetery 727 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL,

DEC 2. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Miller Funeral Homes - Vandalia

831 N. Fifth St.

Vandalia, IL, 62471

[emailprotected]

http://www.millerfh.net/

DEC 3. 11:00 AM

Miller Funeral Homes - Vandalia

831 N. Fifth St.

Vandalia, IL, 62471

[emailprotected]

http://www.millerfh.net/