Memorial services for Mary Ruth Allred, age 81 of Farmerville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Longstraw Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA with Bro. Andy Allred officiating. Services being held are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral home in Ruston, LA.
Mary Ruth was born August 26, 1944 in Natchez, MS to Gladys and Grady Jacobs and passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Shreveport, LA. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and worked in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. Mary Ruth enjoyed doing word search puzzles, loved to read, and was an amazing story-teller. A history fanatic, she once tried out for Jeopardy, but missed getting on the show by one question. Most importantly though, Mary Ruth loved the Lord and attending church with her family and friends.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Patrick Allred. She is survived by her two sons: Andy Allred and wife Lisa of Farmerville, LA and Ian Allred and wife Nikki of Crofton, MD; four grandchildren: Tim Allred, Mason Allred, Kyle Allred, and Matt Allred and wife Anna; soon to be great-grandchild, Little Roman Allred which is due in February 2026; and a host of other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you please consider a gift in Mary Ruth’s honor to the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, the Commemorative Air Force Museum, the local VFW, Longstraw Baptist Church, or Crossroads Baptist Church. Mary Ruth held each of these places dear to her heart and your consideration of a remembrance gift is greatly appreciated.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Longstraw Baptist Church.
