Ruth Knight Lee's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2022 in Springfield, Illinois

Ruth Knight Lee

February 6, 1929 - October 4, 2022 (93 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

Ruth Knight Lee's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2022 in Springfield, Illinois

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Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Ruth Knight Lee

February 6, 1929 - October 4, 2022 (93 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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Ruth Knight Lee Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Knight Lee of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on October 4, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Knight Lee to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dean Knight and Ellen Knight (Geiger); her husband Charles W. Lee; and her siblings, Mark Knight, Lois Kroc, Virgil Knight and Mardell Price.

She is survived by: her children, Mark Lee (Cathy) and Elizabeth "Betsy" Ramsden (Tony); and her grandsons, Michael, Matthew (Courtney), Jordan, Austen Lee, Nicholas (Paige), James and Daniel Ramsden. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Sangamon Public Library, 112 E. Illinois, New Berlin, IL 62670.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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Oct 08

Visitation

Gathering Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home
437 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704

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Oct 08

Memorial service

Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home
437 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704

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Oct 10

Graveside service

Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707

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