Anna Ruth Dial, daughter of the late Clyde and Mildred Stobaugh Scroggins, was born in Conway, Arkansas on March 22, 1935, and passed away at her home in Granite City, Illinois on February 19, 2014, at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 28 days.

She had lived in Dexter, Missouri for many years until moving to Granite City, Illinois several years ago to be near her family. She was a life time member of the Amvets in Granite City, Illinois.

On July 12, 1952, she was married to John D. Dial in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2006.

Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Ann Byrum of Granite City, Illinois; one son, James Dial of Granite City, Illinois; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Corder of Dexter, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may visit on Friday, February 21, 2014, after 1:30 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Darrell Penberthy of Dexter, Missouri officiating.

Interment with be in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

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