Ruth Parrott

Ruth Parrott, 93, of Robinson, IL, passed away on February 10, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born February 16, 1928, in Oblong, the daughter of Willard A. & Velma (Voke) Goodwin, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Arlington "Lowell" Parrott on June 25, 1949, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel & Lydia Goodwin; her brother, Keith Goodwin; her son, Stephen Lowell Parrott; and recently, her daughter, Kaye Weger. She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Sabra & Floyd Adams, Karen & Rick Holt, Tammie & Jeff Wellbaum, and Greta & Al Lowry; her son-in-law, Tom Weger; her grandchildren, Brooke Mullins, Travis & Erin Adams, Nick & Kristina Weger, Kris Weger, Tanner & Heather Holt, Jed & Brenda Holt, Emily & Fred Roselli, Drew Wellbaum, Allison & Rusty Reinoehl, and Alisa Lowry; 15 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Pauline & husband Tom Bailey and Phyllis Goodwin; as well as several nieces and nephews. A 1946 graduate of Oblong High School, Ruth furthered her education in Paris, IL, where she attended beauty school. Though she worked in a beauty shop in Oblong for a time, she would soon start a family and dedicate the rest of her life to being a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen and was known to bake delicious pies and snickerdoodle cookies that would often make an appearance at the many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners the Parrotts put on. Her hands were constantly moving, be that cooking, piecing together beautiful quilts, or tending to the flowers in her garden. While it is true that she appreciated time spent at home, she and Lowell also shared a passion for travel. In addition to seeing much of the continental United States, they were able to see the sights of Europe and Japan as well. In addition to being a member of the Robinson First United Methodist Church, she was also a longtime member of the Republican Women and the Crawford Memorial Auxiliary, with whom she was affiliated for over 30 years. A time of visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will immediately follow and be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with Dennis Inboden officiating. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Robinson First United Methodist Church" or to Riley Hospital for Children's "Heart Center Fund". Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.