Ruth Horrell Allen

Ruth Horrell Allen, 96, died peacefully from natural causes on August 8, 2025.

Ruth was born on March 8, 1929, in Jackson, Mississippi to Emma Graham Horrell and

Augustus William Horrell. It is with profound peace we announce that she returned to

her Creator in the very town of her birth and in the comfort of her home, surrounded by

her family.

Ruth was a cherished woman of faith, family, and community. She led a life marked by

dedication to her family and her community. She was a beacon of love and strength,

predeceased by her beloved husband Harold Thomas Allen, her dear son Steven

Thomas Allen, as well as her siblings Tricia Loflin, Betty Horrell Johnson, and Bill

Horrell.

Her legacy continues through her surviving sisters, Mary Grace Brown and Emma Lou

Horrell, and her children John Douglas Allen and life partner Karen Cole, Michael David

Allen and wife Cindy Dyer Allen, Ruth Elizabeth "Missie" Allen and husband Tipton

Scruggs, and Marc Christopher Allen. Ruth's joy was multiplied by her grandchildren

Brittany Allen Holtman and husband John Michael; Avery Allen Carl and husband Luc;

John Doug Allen and wife Sarah; Payton Allen Reed and her husband Hunter; Wyatt

Allen; Dylan and Emily Scruggs. Her great grandchildren, Mac, Allie, Luke, and Millie

Holtman; Maxwell and Nash Carl; Rhodes and Wyatt Reed, and Charles and Charlotte O'shay were indeed her pride

and joy.

Professionally, Ruth was a respected board member and Secretary for the Delta

Centrifugal Casting Corporation and co-founder of The General Store. Ruth was a

member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, living out the values of patriotism

and service.

Her Christian faith was the cornerstone of her life, manifesting in her actions and her

boundless love for others. Ruth and Tom were charter members of Covenant

Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. In her leisure time, she was an enthusiastic

member of The Country Club of Jackson, an amateur competitive golfer, and a

seasoned participant in deep-sea fishing excursions aboard the Canary Diamond. Ruth

enjoyed the rustic serenity of country life at the Smith County Farm with her husband

Tom, and loved playing Bridge with her friends at the Jackson Country Club. Known for

her savvy investing and culinary skills, Ruth was an excellent cook who delighted in

showering her grandchildren with love and affection.

As the anchor of her family, Ruth embodied the words of Proverbs 31:28-29, "Her

children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women

do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" Ruth's life was a testament to these verses,

as her family and friends witnessed her noble character in every aspect of her life.

In her passing, Ruth Horrell Allen leaves a legacy of compassion, integrity, and

unwavering love. As we reflect on her life, let us carry forward the light of her spirit,

which shone so brightly and guided us all. We take solace in the knowledge that she

lives on in the hearts of those who loved her, and in the everlasting peace bestowed

upon her by her faith. Rest now, dear Ruth, in the eternal embrace of our Lord. Your

memory will forever be a blessing to us all.

Sebrell Funeral Home is coordinating services at Covenant Presbyterian Church in

Jackson with Josh Cole officiating on Friday, August 15, 2025, with visitation at 11:00am

and service at 12 Noon. Floral arrangements can be ordered through Green Oaks and

Greenbrooks florist in Jackson. Interment at Parkway Cemetery in Madison immediately

following the service.