Ruth Elizabeth Brazel, 93, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 5:34 A.M. Saturday April 13, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born October 15, 1930, in Rossville, the daughter of Earl and Pauline (Carrier) Strawser. She married Howard Lewis Brazel on December 11, 1949, in Rossville. He survives.

She is also survived by one daughter, Barbara (Kenny) McVicker of Hoopeston, IL; one son, Steve (Cindy) Brazel of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Cathy (Bob) Simpson of Hoopeston, IL; five grandchildren, Amy Martinez, Kim Clagg, Jami Weidenburner, Josh Brazel, and Chris Brazel; fourteen great-grandchildren, Acacia Britt, Ashante, Amillya, and Aryanna Martinez, Wyatt, Taylor, Dylan, and Benny Stephenson, Emma, Parker, Ethan, Maddie, and Payton Brazel; five great-great-grandchildren, Malakai, Christopher, Arrow, and Manola Uppinghouse, Luther Britt, and one more on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Linda and Martha; and three brothers, Bob, Dick, and Charles.

Ruth worked at Molly Culbert’s in Hoopeston and then Tee-Pak. She later worked for many years as a janitor at the Rossville Church of Christ, where she was also a member. She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed baking and doing word search puzzles. Ruth especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Friday April 19, 2024, at the Rossville Church of Christ, 514 E. Attica St., Rossville, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the church with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Ruth’s name to the Rossville Church of Christ, 514 E. Attica St., Rossville, IL 60963.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Ruth’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.