Annie Ruth Whatley nee Beard, age 71, of Park Forest, IL passed away February 24, 2010. Beloved wife of Billy Whatley. Loving mother of William (Tina) Whatley, Theresa (Paul) Schafer, John Whatley, Janice (Richard) Jurgenson"Whatley,Christopher (Elisa) Whatley, Tim Whatley, and Virginia Alsip. Cherished grandmother of 17, great-grandmother of 12. Dearest sister of Inez Vestel-Beard. Visitation Sunday February 28th from 2:00 " 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.). Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery " Steger. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com