Ruth Pollard
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Ruth Ann "Sis" Pollard passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old.
Ruth was born on April 19, 1947 in Staunton, IL to Homer and Ruth (Clark) Cunningham. She married George Pollard February 14, 1967, and he preceded her in death. Ruth was a caregiver and foster parent.
Ruth was a selfless person who dedicated her life to give a home to special needs children. She was a very loving person when it came to her family and friends and they are going to miss her dearly.
Ruth is survived by three sons: Shane Pollard of Litchfield, IL, Ron (Lorette) Pollard of Gillespie, IL, and Jeff Pollard of Chesterfield, IL, a daughter, Jackie (Leighann) Pollard of Chesterfield, IL, grandchildren: Sean Pollard, Abigail Pollard, Adrian Davis, Jarod Cantrell, Ellen Kennedy, and Lilly Pollard, siblings: Judy (Paul) Spensberger, JoleneWard, Robert (Kathy) Cunningham, Mary (Nick) Hollis, Kelly (Jim) Force, and Gary Cunningham, sister-in-law, Violet Ballowe, daughter-in-Law,Karla Pollard and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Ruth Cunningham, her daughter Michelle Pollard, former husband George Pollard Jr, sister Gail Mick, and four brothers, Tom, Jack, Delbert, and Jim Cunningham.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Chesterfield Bible Church from 2pm - 5pm.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge.
Kravanya Funeral Home
