Poplar Grove, IL

Ruby C. Faulkner 78, of Poplar Grove, Il passed away Saturday evening, March 17, 2018 in her home after a short illness.  Ruby was born April 3, 1939 in Beedeville, Arkansas the daughter of Jessie and Amy (Ballard) Bennett.  Ruby married John Ray Faulkner who preceded her in death.  She was raised in the Baptist Church, enjoyed games and puzzles; and will be remembered for her southern cooking.  Ruby is loved and will be missed by her children, Mary G. Tice of Texas, Sophie R. Tice of Wylie, TX. James D. Irwin or Carlisle, Arkansas, Judy H. Irwin of Hibbing, MN, Darlene (David) Faulkner-Tindle of Poplar Grove; Six Step-children; grandchildren, Misty, Candice, Richelle, Stephen, Shannon, Sabrina, Jamie, Jerry (Anna) Ingle, Christopher (Sarah) Ingle, Ashley Ingle; 14 Step-grandchildren; 24 Great-grandchildren; siblings, Jean Carner, Shirley Arnold, Florine Bennett, Mack Bennett, Jeanette Carpenter; 76 Nieces and Nephews.  Ruby is predeceased by her parents, husband, siblings, Joyce Yates, Dale Bennett, Neil Bennett, May Bennett, Reba Bennett and Pat Baker.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at Anderson Funeral and cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008 with funeral services at 11:00 a.m.  Terry Faulkner officiating.  Burial will be at Belvidere Cemetery.  To share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com