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Ruth Badgley-Reed

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Dateline: Alton

Ruth Genevieve Badgley-Reed, 90, died at 11:36 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home in Alton. Born August 21, 1925 in Alton, she was the daughter of Hubert Arthur and Ruth (Daniel) Badgley. She was a longtime member of the Upper Alton Baptist Church and the Alton Moose 951. She enjoyed collecting, going to yard sales, and antiquing. In 2015 she retired as a cashier from Wal-Mart after 25 years of service. She married Cecil Reed in Alton. He preceded her in death in 1993. Surviving are three daughters-in-law, Ellen Rainey of Alton, Linda Rainey of Alton, and Marvette Rainey of Alton, six grandchildren, Shellee Baehler, Scot Rainey, Sherry Oettle, Tracy Rainey, Jason Rainey and Robyn Rainey, 13 great grandchildren, Kerry and Rachel Baehler, Libby Jackson, Steven and Shawn Oettle, Paul, Brandon, and Cameron Rainey, Dustyn, Kailyn, and Hadyn Alexander, Ryan and Samantha Moxey, and two great-great grandchildren, Blake Rainey and Layla Harszy. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Allen Rainey and Gary Lee Rainey, and two brothers, Arthur Daniel Badgley and Russell Hubert Badgley. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Brad Donoho will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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