Ruth Waltrip, (nee, Weller) 90, passed away on November 3, 2022, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Center. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Palmyra, Illinois to Earl Franklin and Helen Elizabeth Tucker Weller. She married John C. Waltrip on August 13, 1950, in Quincy Illinois and he preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by two sons, Steven Waltrip, (wife, Jo Ellen) of Punta Gorda, Florida and David Waltrip (wife, Tara) of Weldon Spring, Missouri and a daughter, Caren Waltrip Sexton of Jacksonville, Illinois. She is survived by eight grandchildren, a step grandchild and ten great grandchildren, a brother -in-law, Gale Waltrip (wife, Bonnie) of Jacksonville, Illinois, a sister-in-law Sue Weller, of Valparaiso, Indiana, as well as several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by both of her parents, two children, William Timothy and, in infancy, Charles Earl Waltrip, a son-in-law David Sexton and a brother Harold Weller, formerly of Valparaiso, Indiana. Mrs. Waltrip was a graduate of Northwestern High School of Palmyra, Illinois, and a graduate of the Hardin-Brown Business School, formerly located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Ruth served in secretarial and administrative assistant positions including MacMurray College, Petefish Chevrolet, and serving as the secretary to the business agent for the Carpenters Local #904 from which she retired. Although Ruth was employed in a number of different employment positions, the position she was most proud of was being the mother to Steve, Dave, Tim, and Caren, and when she ultimately became "Mom-Mom" to her eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. It was this occupation of which she was the most proud of holding her entire adult life. Her children wish to acknowledge that "Mom" was also the chief transportation officer for the childrens various sporting endeavors, the numerous Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, and Explorer programs her children and her husband, John, were involved in throughout their lives. Ruth could be seen at various sporting and scouting events as she would support her children and grandchildren throughout their lives. Like her husband John, son David, and daughter Caren, Ruth was a life member of the West Central IL Marine Corps League and its Auxiliary, where she, John and Caren attended many Marine Corps League functions throughout mid-central Illinois and ultimately including the National Convention. Ruth throughout her life was an avid bridge player and was a regular member of a monthly bridge club. Through her adult life, she and John, also were participants in a Pinochle Club with a number of friends from Central Christian Church. It was through Ruth and Johns participation in these two card clubs that Ruth formed many lifelong friendships, all of which friendships she cherished. From her youth, Ruth has been very involved in her church. Ruth was baptized into the Christian Church in Palmyra, Illinois, then upon her marriage to John; Ruth, John and their children became members of Central Christian Church of Jacksonville, and ultimately, Ruth became a member of First Christian Church of South Jacksonville. Throughout her life, Ruth loved her Lord, her family and her Country. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Pall bearers are going to be Ryan Waltrip, Timothy Waltrip, Joshua Sexton, Sean Slayden, Marcus Lemasters, and Joe Dodge. The family will meet friends 10a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will then be held 2:30 p.m. at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to Lincoln Christian University (Earl and Helen Weller Scholarship Fund) or to First Christian Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650