Ruth E. Sheldon, 83, Clifton, IL

Ruth E. Sheldon, 83, of Clifton, IL passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at the Gilman Nursing Center in Gilman, IL.

Cremation rites were accorded with burial at the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, IL.

Mrs. Sheldon was born January 7, 1926 in Hidalgo, IL, a daughter of Elza and Emma Lytle Goldsby. She married Charles E. Sheldon on July 16, 1950 in Gilman. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2002.

Survivors of Mrs. Sheldon include one sister, Bethel Murray of Danforth, IL; and three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Earl Goldsby of San Diego, CA, Gene and Ruth Goldsby and Charles and Mary Ann Goldsby all of Gilman.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Sheldon had been a seamstress in a furniture factory.

Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton was in charge of arrangements.