Ruth Ann “Sis” (Cunningham) Pollard, 79, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Chesterfield Bible Church. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Pollard was born on April 19, 1947, in Staunton, to Homer and Ruth (Clark) Cunningham. She married George Pollard on Feb. 14, 1967, and he preceded her in death. She was a caregiver and a foster parent.
She was a selfless person who dedicated her life to give a home to special needs children. She was a very loving person when it came to her family and friends and they are going to miss her dearly.
Mrs. Pollard is survived by three sons, Shane Pollard of Litchfield, Ron (Lorette) Pollard of Gillespie and Jeff Pollard of Chesterfield; daughter, Jackie (Leighann) Pollard of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Sean Pollard, Abigail Pollard, Adrian Davis, Jarod Cantrell, Ellen Kennedy and Lilly Pollard; siblings, Judy (Paul) Spensberger, Jolene Ward, Robert (Kathy) Cunningham, Mary (Nick) Hollis, Kelly (Jim) Force and Gary Cunningham; sister-in-law, Violet Ballowe, daughter-in-law, Karla Pollard; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Ruth Cunningham; daughter, Michelle Pollard; former husband George Pollard Jr; sister, Gail Mick; and brothers, Tom, Jack, Delbert and Jim Cunningham.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
