Ruth Ann (Oliver) Hunt, age 82 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:03 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Ruth was born on February 14, 1942 in Karnak, IL the daughter of Henry and Geraldine (Harris) Oliver. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Hunt Jr. on October 26, 1962.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jack Russell officiating.

Ruth was a member of Waldo Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, genealogy and hummingbirds. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed.

Ruth is survived by her son, John Hunt and wife Robin; grandchildren, Jacob Hunt, Jordan Hunt (Julia); great grandchildren, Harper Hunt and Julian Hunt; bonus great grandchildren, Madison Sullivan and Selena Cepeda; brothers, Don Oliver and Charles Oliver (Jerry); sister-in-law, Joan Spencer; several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Ellen Hunt; siblings, Henry Oliver Jr., William "Bill" Oliver, Johnnie Oliver, Alice Meyer and Wilma Kinsey.

Memorials may be made in Ruth's name to Waldo Baptist Church, 6970 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis, IL 62960.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

Waldo Baptist Church
6970 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis IL 62960