Ruth Ann Patton, 73, of Taylorville, died at 10:15 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation.

Ruth Ann was born May 18, 1942, in Taylorville, the daughter of Clark and Amber (Gamble) Stephens. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, the Eagles Auxiliary, and the American Legion. Ruth Ann loved a good day of fishing, and she truly enjoyed cooking for others.

Surviving is her son, Robert Tyler, Jr. of Litchfield; cousins: Fred and Dorothy Durbin of Taylorville; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her four brothers: Roger Stephens, Larry Stephens, Darrell Stephens, and Danny Stephens.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at McClure Funeral Home. Pastor Gerald McPhillips will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will take place in Fraley Cemetery. McClure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memories of Ruth Ann or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.