Ruth Geraldine "Gerri" Litton

April 11, 1932 - February 4, 2021

Ruth Geraldine “Gerri” Litton, age 88, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:12 p.m. at her home. Gerri was born on April 11, 1932, in Kodak, KY, a daughter of Richard C. and Sarah Lavada (Hall) Pickett. She married William W. Litton on November 20, 1949 and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1987. Throughout her working career, Gerri and her husband, William, owned a grocery store. She also worked as a postal clerk, worked for over 18 years for the Giant Open Air Bakery in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and finally as a custodian for Franklin High School, Franklin, Ohio until her retirement. Gerri loved baking and one of her greatest joys was sharing her baked goods with others. She was very mission oriented and often raised money for mission projects from her baked goods. Gerri attended Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion. Survivors include her children, Marry Hobbs of Marion, Jim (Sonja) Litton of El Paso, Texas and Sarah Townsend of Marion; eight grandchildren, Ruth (Don) Lovell-Morrison, James (Lynn) Townsend, Kevin Litton, Thomas (Amanda) Litton, Jerome (Janet) Townsend, Todd Townsend, Brian (Andrea) Townsend and Michael (Melinda) Townsend; sixteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Faye Harvey of High Point, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, David Lee Litton; six brothers; and four sisters. Cremation rites were accorded with Crain Funeral Home – Egyptian Chapel. A memorial service will be held at Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jimmy Russell officiating. Visitation will be held at Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be in Henry Memorial Park in Bassett, Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Abundant Life Assembly of God Missions. Crain Funeral Home – Egyptian Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.