Ruth Ann Gifford Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 7, 2025, at the age of 77, Ruth Ann Gifford of Morton, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ruth Ann had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Ruth Ann may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Blake and Virginia Blake (Langell); and her brother William Blake. She is survived by: her children, Virginia Reedy (Christopher) of Mackinaw and Malcolm Reese (Kate) of East Peoria; her grandchildren, Gabriel Reedy, Abigail Murray (Josiah), Rebecca Plattner (Jesse) and Liberty Reedy; and her sister Rhea Riley (Greg).
