Ruth Allen marks 100 years
Ruth Allen
Ruth Allen will celebrate her 100th birthday on Feb. 13.
Ruth’s parents were James and Merle Reese. She was born at home, west of Skidmore, on this date in 1915.
Ruth married Roy Allen on Dec. 12, 1936. Roy passed away in 1976.
She was a cook at Quitman school, worked at Parkdale and Nodaway nursing homes.
Their children are Patty Day, Shirley Hoyt, Beth Piveral, Dotty Trimble, deceased; James Allen, Jerry Allen, Jack Allen, Emily Allen, deceased; and Rodney Allen. There are 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and 13 great great-grandchildren.
She will celebrate with her family.
Cards may be sent to her at 20564 Fairway Road, Burlington Junction, Missouri 64428.
