Ruth Allard Spencer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Ann Allard Spencer of Memphis, Texas was born on February 2, 1939 to Joe and Arlene (Saul) Autry in Plainview, Texas. She passed away on Sunday July 31, 2016 in Midlothian, Texas. She was 77 years old. Ruth married Joe Lynn Allard on January 14, 1959 in Silverton, Texas. They owned and operated A&M Concrete in Memphis, Texas. Joe preceded her in death in March of 1967. She worked at the Cotton Classing office, cotton gin, and later on was the manager for the Memphis ISD cafeterias. She remarried in 1969 to Arvin Spencer, he preceded her in death in 1989. Ruth was a member of Club 51 and an active member of Travis Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for years. She loved to cook and read. She spent many days driving friends to their doctor appointments. Most importantly she loved to spend time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe Allard and Arvin Spencer, and brother Kenny Snow. Among those who will cherish her sweet memory include her children JoAnn Molloy and husband Chris, Terry Allard and wife Lisa, and Chris Allard and wife Tammy; sister Patsy Immel and husband Leroy; grandchildren Benjy and wife Trisha, Holly, Morgan and husband Matt, Tori and husband Micah, Hannah, Katie, Logan, and Braden; 1 great-grandchild Bowen, and many other extended family members and close friends. If so desired memorials may be sent to The charity of your choice or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 https://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/donation.do?cID=14262&pID=24671&sc_icid=home-btn-donate-now

Ruth Allard Spencer

February 2, 1939 - July 31, 2016