Ruby M Sneed

July 12, 1938 - July 4, 2018

Geneseo – Ruby Marilyn Sneed, 79, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on July 4, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL, surrounded by family. Ruby was born on July 12, 1938 to Delmar and Elsie (Ellington) Chatham in Shobonier, IL. She was a graduate of Vandalia High School, Vandalia, IL, class of 1955. She attended McKendree College in Lebanon, IL. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Geneseo, IL. Ruby married Thomas Sneed, February 14, 2008. She retired from First Citizens Bank, in Princeton, IL. She enjoyed painting, sewing, reading, decorating and cooking as well as spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Sneed, her six children; Rebecca (Todd) Macklin, Kevin Francis (Cheryl Stalilonis), Amy (Jon) Bailey, Beth (Joseph) Mulcahy, Roy Francis, Louise (Jesse Chavez) Stratton, two sisters; Vernus Lytle, Betty Floren, one brother, Berthel Chatham, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins, all who are loved. Ruby is preceded in death by her father and mother, Delmar and Elsie Chatham, her childrens’ father, Ernest Francis, two sisters; Nadia Ritter, Katy Curran, four brothers; Faye Chatham, Ernest Chatham, Ralph Chatham and Paul Chatham. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Geneseo, IL on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Dr. Christopher M. Ritter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Geneseo, IL. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com