With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Celena Thomas Allen (Jackson, Tennessee), who passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Roscoe Thomas and Delores Thomas; and her son Dr. Tommy W. Allen of Jackson. She is survived by : her son Robert F. Allen (Leigh Anne) of Jackson, TN; her daughter-in-law Debbie Allen-Shires of Jackson, TN; her grandchildren, BJ Allen (Emily) of Bells, TN, Bekah Allen Gant (Dylan) of Memphis, TN, Sara Elizabeth Newsom (Patrick) of Tampa, FL and Mary Kate Eckhardt (Bob); and her great grandchildren, Matthew Newsom of Coco Beach, FL, Elizabeth Newsom of St. Augustine, FL and Kathryn Ruth Allen of Bells, TN.. She is also survived by her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1050 North Pkwy, Jackson, TN 38305).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arrington Funeral Directors