nineties. She was recognized by fellow players as an "unusually gifted competitor". Ruth very much enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and in foreign countries. She particularly enjoyed going on cruises with family and friends. Ruth is survived by her son Dave George; two grandsons, Tim (Carol) George, and Matt (Kristin) George; two granddaughters, Campbell and Grace George; a step-son, Steve (Jackie) Spann; step-grandson, Scott (Jennifer) Spann; a step-granddaughter, Sheri (Tom) Loegering; and five step-great grandchildren, Alexis, Benjamin and Andrew Spann, and Lauren and Jarrett Loegering. In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Fred Cox, two sisters, Mary Cox Butler, and Mercedes Cox Gelston, daughter-in-law, Sheri George, step-granddaughter, Michelle Spann, and a niece, Becky Gelston. Ruth was filled with loved and readily shared it with everyone...and they very much loved her...and always will. We were truly blessed to have received the special love that Ruth gave to us all. Graveside Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Quincy Memorial Park, with Rev. Patty Johansen officiating. Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.