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Ruth Allen Obituary
She was born Feb. 17, 1947, in Alto Pass, the daughter of Howard F. and Helen (Linton) Allen.
She is survived by three daughters, Lisa Silliman of Murphysboro, Lois Silliman and Tasha Mealer, both of Anna; two sons, Harold Silliman of Jonesboro and Shawn Silliman of Anna; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Allen of Anna and Doug Allen of Fort Worth, Texas; four sisters, Elizabeth Glasford and Shirley Myers, both of Anna, Patty Dunston of Tamms and Diana Cargill of Dongola; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lara Silliman; one sister, Sue Dixon; and a great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Silliman.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Interment will be in Mission Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the funeral home.
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for Ruth Allen
William Nimmo
May 17, 2011
Sorry to hear we lost Ruth,she was a friend from way back. I wish I had kept in contact with her.You will always remain in our hearts!
William
annette hoerr
May 16, 2011
ruth had a heart of gold always finding the good in someone i took care of her for awhile in her home she was a good women full of wisedom trying to helping you anyway she could, ruth you will be sadly missed and one day we will meet in heaven and have one of our long talks again miss you alot. annette hawk (hoerr(
Amanda Ruiz
May 16, 2011
Tasha & Family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. I love you and we are here for you.
Love, Josh, Amanda, & Family
pam groh
May 16, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss.
May 16, 2011
Sorry to hear about mom Lisa she was a nice lady sorry Libby and Shirley.
Rena Hileman
Betty O'Guinn
May 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of Ruthie. You have my condolence, and I will be in prayer for the family.
Darlene (Gillis) Khan
May 15, 2011
Doug and family,
So very sorry for your family's loss. I don't think words can begin
to cover your feelings when you lose a sibling.
Our prayers are with your family.
Teresa Waddington (swink)
May 15, 2011
I am So Sorry for you loss i won't be able to make it. I will be thinking of you all,
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