Ruthann Tullis, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on April 13, 2020 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 53. She was born on October 5, 1966 to James and Jacqueline (Liston) Tullis in Pontiac, Illinois. Ruthann grew up in Illinois until her family moved to Palco, Kansas where she graduated from Palco High school with the class of 1984. She then attended college at McPherson College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, and Economics with the class of 1988.
Following Ruthann’s graduation from college, she moved back to the Rooks County area to be with her family and worked in Hays. She ended her career as office manager of Hays Auto. She was passionate about her Breyer Horse Collection and her love for her horses and dogs. She enjoyed listening to music, going on trips to different zoos, attending rodeos, museums, and anything with American history. She was bright, smart, and inquisitive. She cherished the times with her family and adored her niece and nephew.
Ruthann is survived by her parents, James and Jacque Tullis of Plainville, Kansas; siblings, Peggy (Scott) Abbott of Wayne City, IL, and Cathy Tullis-Park of Olney, IL; niece and nephew, Jacob Abbott and Gemma Tennyson; and great-nephew, Jesse Abbott.
She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Park.
A private family service back in Illinois has been chosen.
Memorials are suggested to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.