Mary Ruth Allen

June 13, 1942 - November 11, 2017

Mary “Ruth” Allen, 75, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 11, 2017, in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 13, 1942, in Albany, Kentucky, the only child of the late James and Maggie (Dicken) Butler. Ruth enjoyed spending time reading her Bible, shopping, watching NASCAR and Wrestling and eating at Cracker Barrel and Ponderosa. She loved old country music, family get-togethers and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish Ruth’s memory include her two daughters, Debbie (husband: Doug) Craig and Tammy (husband: Danny) Acrey both of New Castle; five grandchildren, Randy Murray (fianceé: Bryanna Duncil) of Connersville, Stefanie Howe (husband: Chris), Katlyn Ridenour (companion: Anthony Lloyd), Jessica Acrey, and Jacklyn Huff (husband: Dylan) all of New Castle; 8 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Bruce Aaron officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 4 - 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mary Ruth Allen.