Hattie Ruth Matlock

Hattie Ruth Matlock, 76, of Cobden, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at her home. 

She was born on June 2, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Earl E. Sr. and Hattie Juanita Anglin Matlock. She was the middle of three children.

Ruthie grew up and spent most of her life in Corpus Christi. After her father died, she and her mother lived with her uncle Ray Matlock until he was able to locate Hattie’s family. 

She and her mother came to live in Illinois in 1984 with her mom’s youngest brother Carmon Anglin. 

Ruthie worked at RAVE in the kitchen, serving clients for several years while she lived at Spanish Oaks and Crossroads Shelter Care of Dongola. 

She loved collecting baby dolls and would give them baths every week and dress them up. 

Ruthie was always so kind and happy. ILS became her family and she loved them all very much. While at ILS she attended JRC workshop until she retired. 

Ruthie is survived by her cousins, Gloria (Bobby) Sivia of Anna, Lesa Doublin of Anna, Gene Anglin of Anna, Melissa Anglin of Dongola, Sharon Riley of Anna, Edward (Kim) Prater of Carbondale, Clyde (Anita) Prater of Dowell, and Glen (Jamie) Prater of Cobden and Kimberly (Kenny) Brame of Anna; other relatives and friends. 

Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers James E. Matlock and Earl E. Matlock Jr.; maternal grandparents Elmer and Marie (Bailey) Anglin; and paternal grandparents Edward and Lena Matlock.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Rosehill Cemetery in Thebes, with Jimmy Keller officiating. Interment immediately followed. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden was in charge of arrangements.