- FARMINGTON – Anna Ruth "Ruthie" Black, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington at the age of 80 years. She was born on January 25, 1937, at Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Alf and Bernice Chilton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Chilton.
Ruthie was a great homemaker and loved all kinds of sports, swimming, dancing, music festivals, camping, boating and gardening.
Ruthie is survived by her husband Charles "Gene" Black of Farmington; five children, Teresa Black-Miller, Bruce Black, Barry Black, Byron (and Donna) Black, and Lisa Black-Crawford; grandchildren Amy (and Mark) Rosello, Emily (and Greg) Bach, Dillon Crawford, and Cody Crawford; great-grandchildren Marley, Clayton, Wyatt, Mazie, and Genevieve; a brother, David Chilton of Bonne Terre, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends and neighbors.
Friends may call on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with the Reverend Dr. William C. Miller officiating. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Share your memories and leave condolences online at cozeanfuneralhome.com
Published by Daily Journal Online on Jan. 27, 2017.
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