Ruth Ann (Hurst) Atkins
March 10, 1933 ~ January 1, 2020 (age 86)
RUTH ANN (HURST) ATKINS, 86, lifetime resident of Benton, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born in Rend City on March 10, 1933, to Grover Cleveland Galloway and Goldie (Reed) Galloway. Upon their passing, she was adopted by John & Mary (Mueller) Hurst. She married Donald Atkins of Waltonville on July 2, 1954 at the Hurst homeplace in Benton.
Mrs. Atkins never lost her quick wit or sense of humor and will be remembered for her sweet nature and her sweet tea. She was very honored to achieve the designation of Centennial farm for the Hurst property during her lifetime. A Graduate of the 1950 Class of Benton Township High School, she went on to work for Ben Eovaldi, Chief Judge, executive secretary for Russell Davis at the Benton Community Bank as well as Howard Payne at the Bank of Benton. She also served as an election judge. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton and of the Ewing Township Cemetery Board.
Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughter, Mary Annet Lofton & husband, Perry, of Benton, KY; son, Mark Alan Atkins & wife Tammy of Benton; 8 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adoptive parents, her sister, Eva Adams, brothers, "Doc" Galloway and Bill Galloway and her husband of almost 63 years, Donald.
Mrs. Atkins family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Judy Holloway who was a trusted friend & caregiver.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort.
Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington.
Visitation will be after 11 A.M. on Saturday at the Church.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
March 10, 1933 ~ January 1, 2020 (age 86)
RUTH ANN (HURST) ATKINS, 86, lifetime resident of Benton, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born in Rend City on March 10, 1933, to Grover Cleveland Galloway and Goldie (Reed) Galloway. Upon their passing, she was adopted by John & Mary (Mueller) Hurst. She married Donald Atkins of Waltonville on July 2, 1954 at the Hurst homeplace in Benton.
Mrs. Atkins never lost her quick wit or sense of humor and will be remembered for her sweet nature and her sweet tea. She was very honored to achieve the designation of Centennial farm for the Hurst property during her lifetime. A Graduate of the 1950 Class of Benton Township High School, she went on to work for Ben Eovaldi, Chief Judge, executive secretary for Russell Davis at the Benton Community Bank as well as Howard Payne at the Bank of Benton. She also served as an election judge. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton and of the Ewing Township Cemetery Board.
Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughter, Mary Annet Lofton & husband, Perry, of Benton, KY; son, Mark Alan Atkins & wife Tammy of Benton; 8 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adoptive parents, her sister, Eva Adams, brothers, "Doc" Galloway and Bill Galloway and her husband of almost 63 years, Donald.
Mrs. Atkins family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Judy Holloway who was a trusted friend & caregiver.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort.
Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington.
Visitation will be after 11 A.M. on Saturday at the Church.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
Ruth Ann (Hurst) Atkins
March 10, 1933 ~ January 1, 2020 (age 86)
RUTH ANN (HURST) ATKINS, 86, lifetime resident of Benton, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born in Rend City on March 10, 1933, to Grover Cleveland Galloway and Goldie (Reed) Galloway. Upon their passing, she was adopted by John & Mary (Mueller) Hurst. She married Donald Atkins of Waltonville on July 2, 1954 at the Hurst homeplace in Benton.
Mrs. Atkins never lost her quick wit or sense of humor and will be remembered for her sweet nature and her sweet tea. She was very honored to achieve the designation of Centennial farm for the Hurst property during her lifetime. A Graduate of the 1950 Class of Benton Township High School, she went on to work for Ben Eovaldi, Chief Judge, executive secretary for Russell Davis at the Benton Community Bank as well as Howard Payne at the Bank of Benton. She also served as an election judge. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton and of the Ewing Township Cemetery Board.
Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughter, Mary Annet Lofton & husband, Perry, of Benton, KY; son, Mark Alan Atkins & wife Tammy of Benton; 8 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adoptive parents, her sister, Eva Adams, brothers, "Doc" Galloway and Bill Galloway and her husband of almost 63 years, Donald.
Mrs. Atkins family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Judy Holloway who was a trusted friend & caregiver.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort.
Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington.
Visitation will be after 11 A.M. on Saturday at the Church.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
March 10, 1933 ~ January 1, 2020 (age 86)
RUTH ANN (HURST) ATKINS, 86, lifetime resident of Benton, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born in Rend City on March 10, 1933, to Grover Cleveland Galloway and Goldie (Reed) Galloway. Upon their passing, she was adopted by John & Mary (Mueller) Hurst. She married Donald Atkins of Waltonville on July 2, 1954 at the Hurst homeplace in Benton.
Mrs. Atkins never lost her quick wit or sense of humor and will be remembered for her sweet nature and her sweet tea. She was very honored to achieve the designation of Centennial farm for the Hurst property during her lifetime. A Graduate of the 1950 Class of Benton Township High School, she went on to work for Ben Eovaldi, Chief Judge, executive secretary for Russell Davis at the Benton Community Bank as well as Howard Payne at the Bank of Benton. She also served as an election judge. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton and of the Ewing Township Cemetery Board.
Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughter, Mary Annet Lofton & husband, Perry, of Benton, KY; son, Mark Alan Atkins & wife Tammy of Benton; 8 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adoptive parents, her sister, Eva Adams, brothers, "Doc" Galloway and Bill Galloway and her husband of almost 63 years, Donald.
Mrs. Atkins family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Judy Holloway who was a trusted friend & caregiver.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort.
Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington.
Visitation will be after 11 A.M. on Saturday at the Church.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
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