Ruth E. Lawrence, 85, of Marshall, IL passed away 9:05 AM Monday, February 27, 2012 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN. She was born April 10, 1926 in Wabash Twp., Clark Co., IL, the daughter of James Pickens and Margaret Tingley Pickens. She was married to Homer Lawrence who preceded her in death on May 26, 1988. Surviving are her daughters, Kay (Ron) Larkins of Brazil, IN, Connie (Ray) Kinnaman of Martinsville, IL and Nancy (Jim) Livesay of Paris, IL; a sister, Linda Merinsky of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Lori Larkins, Jodi Larkins, Kim (Steve) Graham, Tim Kinnaman, Kale (Melissa)Livesay and Kelly (Al) Tune and great grandchildren, Blake Graham, Makenna Graham, Tyler Moore and Lincoln Livesay. All services are private with burial being in the Marshall Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association or to the organization of the donor's choice