It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth M. Gilliam of Belgrade, Missouri, who passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. Gilliam to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Calvin Tullock and Lillie Tullock (Hollingsworth); her husband Eugene; her daughter Joyce Marie Vavak; and her siblings, Norma Crocker, Paul Tullock, Thomas "Buddy" Tullock and Wilma Jean Laramore.

She is survived by : her son Jack; her daughter-in-law Karen Gilliam; her grandchildren, Natalie Gilliam, James Vavak (Tonya) and Meridee Ryder (Kyle); her great grandchildren, Megan Corey (Ryan), Adam Vavak and Jenna Vavak; and her sisters, June Jullock and Wanda Webb (Sid). She is also survived by relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeClue Funeral Home