Valerie Ruth Allen

Valerie Ruth Allen obituary, Austin, TX

Valerie Ruth Allen

Valerie Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2019.
Valerie "Val" Allen, 59, returned to her heavenly home on January 5, 2019 in Austin, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Valerie was born to Ernest and Vernell Schneider, a veteran and oil man and a homemaker respectively, in Marlin, Texas on October 25, 1959. She grew up in Rockdale, Texas and there she met her best friend and husband, Waylon at the age of 15 at Rockdale High School. They married on June 12, 1983 in Rockdale, Texas. Valerie and Waylon moved to Austin in 1983 to plant roots and raise their family. She was immersed in the Christian community at Redeemer Lutheran Church that provided her lifelong support and friendships. Valerie raised her three children with Christ-centered love and kindness. Her heart was full when her family was around and more than anything she loved showering her husband, children and grandchildren with love. She was an avid prayer and believed strongly in the power of prayer and bringing people together to pray. Valerie also found success creating her own jewelry line in 2006, Valerie Allen Jewelry. She loved creating new designs and sharing her jewelry with all of those in her life. Valerie was always a mother at heart. She always made time to help friends or the friends of her children whether that be providing food, love, time, or financial support. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. She will be loved and remembered by her husband and high school sweetheart, Waylon Allen, her children, Erika and Landon Shanks, Blake and Adriana Allen, and Paige and Travis Sheffield, and her parents, Ernest and Vernell Schneider. Valerie will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Braydon, June, David, and Cooper, by her brothers and sisters, Roy Allen, Joan Schneider, Myron and Patty Schneider, and Tom and Sandra Drake, and by countless nieces, nephews, and friends who witnessed Christ's love through Valerie. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. A funeral service in memory of Valerie will be held on Tuesday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church 1500 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757.

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January 14, 2019

Nita Jean posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2019

Linda Bagwell posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2019

Terry & Eddie Valadez [email protected] posted to the memorial.

Nita Jean

January 14, 2019

So sad to hear of the passing of this kind and gracious lady. We are sure she will be missed by her many loved ones and her church family.

Linda Bagwell

January 10, 2019

Valerie- You were loved and you gave the world so much love in return. Look at your children!

Terry & Eddie Valadez [email protected]

January 9, 2019

Waylon, so sorry to hear about Valerie. You and your family are in our prayers.

Kelley Zapata

January 9, 2019

So very sad - Many prayers said for God's comfort and strength at this time of great sadness. Kelley Haverkamp Zapata

Carolyn Isbell

January 9, 2019

I of course remember Valerie, Waylon and her family from Redeemer but also remember Valerie from Southwest Texas State University (Texas State) where we would sometimes get on our bikes and ride to the river without a care in the world. I will always have those vivid memories of her. My heart cannot express the words for your loss. Please know you have many thinking and praying for all of you. Valerie was a wonderful, special person and you can rest assured she is spreading her special light in heaven.
- Carolyn Isbell

David White

January 8, 2019

I know how difficult this loss is for your family, and I pray you will find peace knowing Valerie is with God and the angels, and those who have passed before. God be with you at this time and always.

Sara Zambrano

January 8, 2019

May God grant you all the peace that surpasses all understanding, and may He fill the void left by Valerie. God bless you all with His rich blessings.

Marilyn Peterson

January 7, 2019

I prayed often for Valerie. I'm praying now for her sister, Sandra, who loved her and asked me for prayers for her sister and her family. Praying that as their family is united in their grief they will strengthen and comfort one another with the love that Christ alone offers. God bless and grant you peace in this hard time.

Jeffrey Caffey

January 7, 2019

Waylon, Sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Lloyd & Leslie Davidson

January 7, 2019

Waylon and Family,
Love and Prayers for you all.

Bill & Carol Hinz

January 7, 2019

Waylon, and Erika, Blake, and Paige, and your families, I am so very sorry for your deep loss. So thankful for all the love of Jesus Valerie share with all of you and with so many. You are in our prayers and thoughts. In HIS grace and comfort, Bill and Carol Hinz

Elaine Baker Tuttle

January 7, 2019

Waylon, so sorry for your loss. I remember Valerie as a bubbly and sweet girl in High School. My prayers are with you and your entire family for comfort during this time.

L.Ledger Ledger

January 7, 2019

For the family, I feel sorrow, but for Valerie, I feel happiness. She is relieved of her battle against a terrible disease that loses so seldom. After reading her obituary, her death doesn't seem fair to the family, to her friends, and to her church. Perhaps God and I will be able to discuss His plan someday. The only reason for her passing for me is that she is a peace and can rest from her battle. I am sad for all with her passing. I do believe that in the quiet moments of our mind, we can hear the rejoicing of the heavenly hosts at her arrival at her new home.
L.Ledger

Geri Burnett

January 6, 2019

We are so sorry for your and your families loss, Waylon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen Seibel

January 6, 2019

We know one another by sight at Redeemer. I am so sorry for your loss. God will grant you His peace, comfort & strength as only He can do. Your sister in Christ,

Freddye Debault

January 6, 2019

Waylon and children, Vernell and Ernest and the whole family, my prayers are with you.

Maria Holzmueller

January 6, 2019

I can only imagine how happy Valerie was to be in God's arms! No more stress, no more pain, no more fear! Just safe and warm in God's arms. I can not imagine how sad, lonely and afraid all of you are. My heart hurts for all of your pain. I am so sorry for your terrible loss! I believe she will walk beside you, look after you, pray to and with God for all of you! I am praying for Valerie to Rest In Peace and for all of you to find peace in Her wonderful memory! Many hugs and love to all the family.

Heidi

January 6, 2019

May Jesus' peace that passes understanding, carry you through these days Waylon and family. My prayers are with you.- Heidi Fingerlin Lewis

Barbara Laffere-Dietrich

January 6, 2019

Praying for this wonderful family...thoughts and prayers to you all...

Judy Throckmorton Melcher

January 6, 2019

Our condolences to the Allen and Schneider families during this season of great sadness. We're praying for comfort through the kind words and hugs of your many friends and loved ones, and for His peace through the beautiful promises of our loving Father.

Barbara Praesel Nauert

January 6, 2019

Waylon,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You would light up when mentioning Valerie. Even though I didn't know her, I recognized the love and support your family shared. Thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Janis Randall

January 6, 2019

Have you in my prayers Waylon...Doug shared so many stories that included you and Valarie. You will never know how deeply touched me and the girls were when you and Bill came for his services. God bless.

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Ellen Luckey

January 6, 2019

We will miss Valerie. She was such a creative person and loving daughter, wife and mother. She was taken from us too soon, but we rejoice in knowing she is with our heavenly father.

Nancy Cox Olden

January 6, 2019

Waylon, I am so sorry about Valerie. I just found out she was sick last week I will be praying for you and all of your family! Keep God close during this tough time. She is in heaven with a perfect healed body with Jesus.
Love you Waylon

Deborah Weise Tovar

January 6, 2019

What a wonderful family. I have know then most of my life. Attended church as a kid and throughout school. She was such a sweet girl. Her Mother is a rock as well as her Dad. My heart goes out to her family. She has been in my thoughts and prayers since I found out that she was sick. May God bless you all!

Melba (Bruton)Montelongo

January 6, 2019

Waylon and your family my thoughts are with you. I have known y'all for a long time and am so sorry to hear of Valeries passing. I am not in town so will be unable to attend. may God Bless You and keep you.

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Sandra Wolf Mueler

January 6, 2019

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Valerie belonged to my hometown church in Rockdale and high school. She was always admired by all and a beautiful person inside and out.

Debbie Sims

January 6, 2019

Condolences to you, Waylon and all the family.

June Key

January 6, 2019

Sending sympathy and Christian love to all the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frances Clark Kyle

January 6, 2019

My prayers and sympathy for the family with your loss of Valerie. May God bless all of you and keep you in his embrace.

Cindy Horton

January 6, 2019

Waylon, I am so saddened to hear of Valerie's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

David Schroder

January 6, 2019

Redeemer family and especially our family thank God for Valerie.
Her family is in our prayers.
Sandy and Pastor Dave

Melissa Polka

January 5, 2019

Even though I only knew Valerie for a few years, her legacy and memory will live in my heart forever. Love, Melissa Polka

Janet Mandeville

January 5, 2019

My condolences to Valerie's family. She is an inspiration to us all and was an amazing lady filled with joy and full of faith in her Heavenly Father. Rest In Peace, sweet friend.

Joan Love

January 5, 2019

My precious sister has touched so many lives with her loving and caring heart, Those that knew her loved her. She blessed countless lives. A devout Christian and prayer warrior. Her children reflect her strong beliefs in God as she brought them up in a Christian home. Her creativity made every event, holiday, birthday, wedding, special and unique. Such a way she had with arranging flowers. Breathtaking! She was gifted in designing and crafting jewelry (taught herself the craft) and developed a successful business. Great cook! Valerie loved her husband, Waylon, so much. Loved her children and grandchildren. Loved her parents and family. Valerie, my baby sister, you will be missed but only until we join you again in a glorious reunion in heaven.

Danny Randall

January 5, 2019

Our ❤S are broken.....Have known Waylon and Val since 72.....Waylo has been like a Brother of mine and to the Randall family since we moved to Rockdale in the 70s...Waylon has overcame enormous odds to become an Awesome Husband/attorney /father and family man...he married an unbelievable hometown girl in Val.....Know that ALL of the Randall Family sends our condolences.....

Gordon and Karen Grona

January 5, 2019

Waylon and family- our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time. Celebrate Valerie by always remembering the good times and how she loved you all so dearly.

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