Ruth B. Batson

	Ruth B. Batson, 83, of Du Quoin passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2000 at her residence.
Ruth was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
She was born June 23, 1917 at Du Quoin the daughter of George Logan and Elnora (Taylor) Nevill.
She married Clifford Lester Batson on April 21, 1939 in Benton, Missouri. He passed away June 6, 1991.
She is survived by five grandchildren - Greg Batson, Mike Batson, Lori Hubbard, Julie Hubbard, and David Batson; seven great-grandchildren - Jerret, Kari and Rayna Batson, Jaron, Kasi and Kalyn Hubbard, and Bradley Batson; and one daughter-in-law, Rita Hitt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons - Gary and Clifford Kent Batson; one granddaughter, Sheri Jo Batson; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31, at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Dickerson officiating.
Friends were able to call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. 
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the TIP Hospice.
