Hazel Ruth Trigg

Hazel Ruth Trigg, daughter of Edgar Earl Bailey & Bertha Leola (Cox) Bailey, was born April 7, 1931 in the Cedar Grove community (Pope County), Illinois. She departed this life unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 12, 2004, at 10:48 AM at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Ruth had suffered a heart attack earlier Sunday morning, while attending services at the Glendale United Methodist Church. At the time of her passing, Ruth had attained the age of 73 years 5 months & 5 days

Ruth was united in marriage to John Trigg on December 25, 1952 at the Glendale United Methodist Church. He survives.

Other survivors include: a Son – Ronald Trigg of Norris City, IL; 2 Daughters – Carol J. & Brad Semler of Barlow, KY and Nancy J. & John Widick of Champaign, IL; 4 Grandchildren – Justin Lynn, Jaren Lynn, Jesse Widick, & Timothy Widick; 2 Step Grandchildren – Robbie Semler & Jimmy Semler; a Sister – Juanita & Wayne Hardin of Harrisburg, IL; 2 Brothers – Buel Lee & Doris Bailey of Vienna, IL and Rev. John Bailey of the Glendale community (Pope Co), IL; a Sister-in-Law – Wanda Bailey of Vienna, IL; Several Nieces & Nephews.

In addition to her Parents, Ruth was preceded in death by: a Brother – Laverne Bailey; a Sister-in-Law – Mildred Bailey; and a Brother-in-Law – Maurice Wells.

Ruth was a 1949 graduate of the Pope County Community High School. She was a homemaker. Ruth enjoyed gardening, flowers & traveling. Ruth had visited many European countries while her husband John served in the military.
Ruth was a loving & devoted Wife, Mother, & Grandmother. She was a faithful & dedicated member of the Glendale United Methodist Church.
Ruth leaves her family & many friends to cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, September 17, 2004, at 2 PM at the Glendale United Methodist Church. Rev. Dennis Fager, Rev. Jerry Wells, & Rev. John Bailey will officiate. Interment will be in the Gilead Cemetery, near Simpson, IL.

Friends may call after 5 PM Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Cancer fund, PO Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the Glendale United Methodist Church, RR 1, Simpson, IL 62985.