Ruby M. Behl
d. December 26, 2017
Ruby Mae Tolliver Behl, of Athens, IL, born October 4, 1938, went to her heavenly home at 6:36 AM on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, Lorris and Violet Tolliver of New Berlin, IL; husband, Richard L. Behl of Athens; sister, Alberta Courier; and a brother, George Tolliver.
She is survived by brothers, Ralph (Jean) Tolliver and Bud (Diana) Tolliver; sister, Edith (Rudolph) King; children, Benjamin P. (Jo) Gray Jr., Janiece Southers, Karen (Jeff) Stott, and Kevin (Heather) Behl; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held there at the funeral home on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Paulette Cott officiating.
Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Athens BLS (Basic Life Support).
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Posted December 26th, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Sorry for your loss, Ruby was a great aunt, she always sent us a Christmas Card. She will be greatly missed. Your family are in our prayers. Sorry we can’t attend. Dan & Barb Courier
Posted December 27th, 2017 at 9:24 am
Karen & Kevin, Sorry for your loss. Helen Spann and Family
Posted December 27th, 2017 at 9:57 am
Kevin, was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. May God’s grace and all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time.
Posted December 27th, 2017 at 10:46 am
Karen and family, sorry for your loss.
Posted December 27th, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Karen ,Jeff , and family,
So sorry for the loss of Ruby . I loved her she was a wonderful caring person and will be greatly missed by many. I will always remember how much she loved going to the Saturday night church service. Wish I had been able to come to more of the Saturday services just to visit with her. If there is any way I could be of help please let me know. Love you guys and all of you are in my prayers and also Shelly’s.
Posted December 27th, 2017 at 6:22 pm
She was such a BEAUTIFUL SOUL! You were just drawn to her warm, kind nature! We will MISS her! Heartfelt condolences to Karen, Jeff, and family!
Posted December 28th, 2017 at 10:07 am
Karen, Jeff and Family;
Just heard of your loss. She will be missed. She was a sweet and kind lady.
Posted December 28th, 2017 at 10:39 am
Dear Karen and family I’m so sorry for your loss. She’s not suffering now, may she rest in peace.