June 16, 1925 – August 24, 2024
Ruby Elizabeth Allen, 99, of Friendswood, Texas passed away on August 24, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1925, to Frederick and Hyacinth Harris in Plymouth, England.
Ruby was born and raised in Plymouth and was a member of The Church of England. She attended high school until the age of 16 when she was drafted by the British Military as a telephone operator supporting the WWII effort. Her hobbies included painting, gardening, and sewing. She had a fervent interest in painting her entire life. Watercolor was her favorite medium because it offered a formidable challenge to apply her artistic talent and creativity. She is an ELITE Signature Member of the Houston Watercolor Society, the International Society of Artist, and the Galveston Art League. Ruby participated in a multitude of competitions and won countless awards. Her paintings are in collections throughout the USA and other countries.
Ruby married Lt. John Byron Allen (USN) on April 21, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband John in 1993, her parents, and her sister Kathleen, and brother Norman.
She is survived by her children, Byron Miles Allen (Jane Conner Allen), Sherwood Lee Allen (Marla Allen), and Beverly Allen Briggs (Stephen Briggs), nephew Roger Tredant, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546. (281) 992-7200 Burial will follow at Friendswood Friends Cemetery in Friendswood, Texas.
The family politely requests no flowers are necessary.
11 thoughts on “Ruby Elizabeth Allen”
What a life well lived!! Ruby was an inspiration to others with her incredible artwork, her loving spirit and the grace with which she lived her life! She was one of a kind and will be missed.
Michael Sisk
She was a heroine to me! I loved her example as I was also born and bred in the UK. She was so kind to me when I was a newcomer to the USA in 1975. I treasure one of her beautiful paintings. It is of the Texas Hill Country, which I love. I feel honored to have known her children and her grandchildren. She was a shining star. Judith Egerton.
My sincere condolences to the family of Ruby Allen. Her beautiful smile and sparkle in her eyes were ever present.She always had such a talented eye for art and an affection to match.
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Beverly it's wonderful that your boys and grandchildren were blessed with so many extra years with her♡
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “Jesus plainly told her: I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Ms Allen on several occasions and purchasing a "kitten" picture from her as I was visiting her studio and listening to her amazing life story….delighting in her beautiful accent. What a talented and gracious lady. Prayers lifted for her loved ones on her passing.
May all God's strength be with you,
I will miss my very special "one of a kind" dear friend, Ruby. She was a fabulous artist who painted in her studio every day. I visited with her almost every week and helped her enter the art shows in both Houston and Galveston galleries . She loved painting, and her family with all her heart and soul. Ruby was a beautiful woman, and an inspiration to me. I know she still has many more paintings to do , and heaven will be a beautiful place for her to paint them.
Sincere condolences to Ruby's children and grandchildren and their families. Rubye had such an outgoing personality and so much energy in spite of her years. Her artistic talent was outstanding. I have and treasure two of her watercolors. She will be missed by all who knew her.
God bless you, Rubye. May your reward be better than we can imagine.
Byron, Sherwood, and Beverly, and families,
Something just told me to search the Internet for Ruby.
Ross and I send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Ruby. It saddens me so that we have so few of the Greatest Generation left.
My memories of all of the Allen family are such happy ones. I am so grateful that I have them.
I know Ruby was so very proud of all of you and your growing families, as I’m sure you were of her.
I send you my love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ruby's family. It was always a joy to spend time with her. She had a beautiful spirit and fascinating stories. And so much talent! Four of her paintings adorn the walls of our home, and it is a comfort to know that her art has immortalized her.
Ruby was a consummate artist, mentor and friend over many years. She always encouraged her fellow painters and for us painters, to observe her paintings is an education in itself. She will remain an inspiration. Her beautiful artwork lives on!