Sally Strawn Rudd

Sally Strawn Rudd, age 99, of Austin passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. She was born September 1, 1910 in Runge, Texas. Sally graduated with a degree in music and was an accomplished pianist. She was a homemaker, social inspirer, and promoter and supporter of music, the symphony and opera in the Austin area. Sally was married to John Speed Rudd, Jr. a Lt. Commander in the US Navy during WWII and a longtime accomplished Actuary. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a loving member of the University United Methodist Church in Austin for over 65 years. A scholarship, given by the Wednesday Morning Music Club of which she was a longtime member, is awarded each year to a high school musician in Sally's name. She was also a member of the Austin History Club. Loving to travel, she was able to see many far away places in her life; China, Alaska and Europe just to name a few. Sally loved dogs, nature, the outdoors and was a great cook. Survivors include her only son, John Speed Rudd, IV; her granddaughter, Mary Alys Nixon; and great-granddaughter, Eliza Claire Starche. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at University United Methodist Church, 2409 Guadalupe, Austin. Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, TX 76708 or the Austin Symphony, 1101 Red River, Austin, TX 78701.