Ruth J. Lilly
Visitation: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 3 PM at the Burr Oak Missionary Church. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Bronson.
Ruth J. Lilly age 76 of Burr Oak, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home.
Ruth was born on December 9, 1944 in Fawn River Township, a daughter to the late Fay and Mary (Sanders) Mathews.
Ruth attended Burr Oak High School and would later obtain a GED. Ruth also attended Glen Oaks Community College. Ruth worked at Dometic in LaGrange until her retirement in 2003.
On June 30, 2001 Ruth married Ron Lilly somewhere in the woods of northern Michigan. Ron would precede her in death on December 2, 2020.
Ruth is survived today by her children: Jane (Alan) Johnson of Burr Oak, George (Jody) Musall of Howe, John (Bonnie) Ferrier of Niles, Jay (JT) Musall-Tiller of South Bend, Joseph Musall of Burr Oak, Jeanette Williams of Burr Oak, Larry Ferrier, James Ferrier, Lindsey Lilly, Bessie Luna-Lilly, Charles (Missy) Lilly, and Colleen (Andy) Falkenstein, siblings: Pete (Gerry) Mathews, Mary (Lloyd) Tyler, and Dawn (Gerald) Selders, many grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents Fay and Mary Mathews Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Ron Lilly, brothers: Ricky Mathews and Danny Mathews and daughter Paula Minges.
The Lilly family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4-7 at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. A funeral service celebrating the life of Ruth will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 3 PM at the Burr Oak Missionary Church with interment to follow at Adams Cemetery in Bronson. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial donations be made to the Dennis Root Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences can be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com
November 8, 2021 @ 9:42 am
Ruth was such a sweet lady! A grandma “Noni” to any child that came close. She will be missed in the community and for sure missed by family 💗
My heart goes out to all!
November 8, 2021 @ 12:24 pm
I love you you so much aunt sis will always miss you until we meet again you will forever be missed and loved
November 8, 2021 @ 12:35 pm
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy. I hope all cherished memories that you all have of Ruth/Mom brings you some light during this dark time. My deepest condolen
November 9, 2021 @ 10:46 pm
Ruth was an inspiration to family, friends and anyone she came in contact with. My heart goes out to her family . Ruth welcomed everyone as family. I felt loved by her. We shared in our birth date and became like sisters. I am grateful that the Lord introduced us and gave me the pleasure of knowing her and sharing as family. Her great grandchildren are my grandchildren. I look forward to the time when we will gather at the feast in Heaven and stand praising our Father God. Rest in the Father’s arms 💙 💔 😢 my sweet sister.
November 10, 2021 @ 12:03 am
Ruth was known as Mom to many including me. You did not have to be flesh and blood. She loved you just the same!
She had so much love for everyone who knew her it was truly amazing and why so many will never forget their adopted Mom.
Rest in heaven dear Mom. Thank you for accepting me and for loving me as a son.