Born March 14, 1950 in Pekin to Harry E. and Nellie B. (Pruett) Allard, she married William E. “Bill” Stallings on July 27, 1968 in Pekin. They recently celebrated 53 years of Christian marriage.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Tiffany (Brett) Diekhoff and Tabitha Stallings, both of Pekin; three grandchildren, Savannah Diekhoff, Sydney Diekhoff and Samantha Diekhoff and two sisters, Nancy Springer and Linda “Sissy” Smith, both of Pekin.
Her parents preceded her in death.
A homemaker, Ruthann loved camping and gardening. She also loved animals.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. She enjoyed serving the church by providing desserts for funeral dinners at the church.
Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Pastor Eric N. Swanson will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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