Juanita Ruth Downing, 96, of Rantoul passed away on April 12, 2026.
She was born March 6, 1930 in Fithian to Joseph and Ettis (Musson) Jenkins.
Ruth was preceded by her parents, husband Howard Downing; two brothers and one sister.
Ruth is survived by daughters Sandra Downing and Sheri Harris; son in law Jack Harris; granddaughters Sharlene Harris and Stephanie Wilson; grandson in law Matthew Wilson; great grandchildren Xander, Audri, Jeniveve and Roane Wilson; sister Nora Crook; brother David Jenkins and several nieces and nephews.
Ruth and Howard were married on April 17, 1948 and were together for 51 years before he passed away.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about new things. Ruth loved nature, often going to parks to walk and observe the birds and wildlife. When she was younger, she liked to roller skate. She met her husband, Howard at a roller skating rink.
Ruth worked as a telephone operator for Eastern Illinois Telephone Company. Later she was employed as a nurse's aid at Country Health.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday April 17, 2026 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Burial will be in Stearns Cemetery, Fithian. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday.
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