Ruth I. O'Bryant

Ruth I. O’Bryant, 73, of Lewistown, passed away at 3:10 AM on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Canton, IL. She was born on August 4, 1949, a daughter of Frank and Shirley (Pierson) Kelley. She married Alan O’Bryant on June 10, 1967 in Havana, IL. He preceded her in death.

Also, preceding Ruth in death were both of her parents; one son, Curtis O’Bryant; and her sister, Ronda Kelley.

Surviving are three children, Lisa (Tim) Atchley, Trisha (Tony) Woods, and Wesley (Amanda) O’Bryant; a nephew who was more like a son, Trever (Kelli) Kelley; eight grandchildren, Curtis (Elliyah) Atchley, Conner (Madisyn Duckwiler) Atchley, Colin (Shekinah) Atchley, Jacob (Morgan) Woods, MyKayla (Logan) Garner, Abby Woods, Mya O’Bryant, and Laython O’Bryant; and three great-grandchildren, Tenley Woods, Hadley Woods, and Lawson Woods.

Ruth loved to crotchet and do crossword puzzles. She also helped her late husband, Alan, with the Lewistown Dairy Queen that they owned.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Pastor Curtis Atchley will officiate. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com