Bessie Ruth Birkla July 18, 1924 ~ June 4, 2020 Bessie Ruth Birkla, 95, Marion, passed away at 5:35 am on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in Orange County, Indiana, on Friday, July 18, 1924, to Lee and Blanche (Manship) Noblitt. She married Elbert R. Birkla, who preceded her in death. Bessie is survived by her daughters, Jo (Ken) Cornelison of Cincinnati, OH, Ramona Sherron of Marion; son, Phillip (Jeanne) Birkla of Alexandria; granddaughters, Lisa Hults, Laurie (Jason Byrd) Sherron-Byrd, Jennifer (Brian) Cherry, Audrey Birkla; grandson, Keith (Svetlana) Hults; and great-grandsons, Kcee Beeks, Dean Cherry, and Jack Cherry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Blanche Noblitt; and Husband, Elbert R. Birkla. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Integrity Funeral Care 2901 S. Washington St., Marion, IN. Memories may be shared online at www.ifccares.com.