Gertie Mae Ruyle Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gertie Mae Ruyle of Waverly, Illinois, who passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertie Mae Ruyle to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Stewart and Floreca Stewart (Craddock); her husband Billy D. Ruyle; her son-in-law Chip Mills; and her brothers, Bill, Bob Stewart and Richard Stewart.

She is survived by: her children, Gregory Ruyle, Jerry Lee Ruyle (Pam), William Joseph Ruyle (Cynthia) and Tracy Mills; her grandchildren, Ammie Stringer (Chad), Brook Reno, Wesley Adam Ruyle (Melissa), Kelli Jo Campbell (Jonathan), Morgan Whitney, Caleb Ruyle (Cheyenne), Jacob Mills, Andrew Mills (Liz), Trisha Mank (Cameron) and Adam Ruyle; and her brothers, Tom and Jim Stewart. She is also survived by fourteen great- grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to Waverly First Baptist Church or PAWS.