Emily Ruth Washington's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois

Emily Ruth Washington

September 21, 1946 - August 2, 2022 (75 years old)

Champaign, Illinois

Emily Ruth Washington's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leek & Sons Funeral Home

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Emily Ruth Washington

September 21, 1946 - August 2, 2022 (75 years old)

Champaign, Illinois

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Emily Ruth Washington Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emily Ruth Washington of Champaign, Illinois, who passed away on August 2, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emily Ruth Washington to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Eugene S. Taylor and Eva Taylor of Washington; her brother Eugene L. of Washington; her cousin Clarence Todd Taylor; and her brother-in-law Fred 'Bill Hicks.

She is survived by : her husband Ned Hicks; her stepson John Hicks; her siblings, Marlene Largo of Vacaville, CA, Elva of Champaign, IL, Eloise Gibson (Edward) of Victorville, CA, Elaine Harmon of Savoy, IL and Earl (Joy) of New Orleans, LA; and her sisters-in-law, Polly of Champaign, IL and Leather 'BeBe Hicks of Denver, CO.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leek & Sons Funeral Home



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Bethel Ame Church
401 E Park St, Champaign, IL 61820

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Bethel Ame Church
401 E Park St, Champaign, IL 61820

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