Ruby Jane Allen, 66 of Puxico, Missouri died June 15, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was surrounded by those closest to her at the end of a battle with cancer.

Born on January 31, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas to L. D. And Ruby Eskew. She and her two sisters, Joyce and Janet were raised lovingly, taught the values of hard work, compassion and commitment. The family moved to Puxico in 1962. They farmed, raised cattle and became ingrained in a close knit community which remained dear to her heart. Jane's mother was a beautician and she became one as well.

She married Elbert M. Fox in 1968 and gave birth to one son, Jefferson Fox in 1972. The marriage did not endure that mutual love for their son and granddaughters allowed them to remain friends all of her life.

On February 20, 1976 Jane married Michael Ellsworth Allen of Puxico, Missouri and together they had one daughter Kelly Renée Allen (Marconyak). she also loved dearly my son, Douglas Allen from a previous marriage. The two devoted their lives to each other and raisin their children well. They traveled extensively while Mike worked as a pilot for the United States Army, returning to Puxico in 1997.

Jane was an avid volunteer, sports enthusiast, active member of Brown General Baptist Church and caregiver both professionally and privately. She worked at Pinelawn residential care in Puxico until her own mother's care became her primary duty. She came to the rescue of those in need. She learned the candle at both ends. She loved deeply and she forgave. She was outgoing and made lifelong friends everywhere she went. She stayed in touch with those people and truly appreciated every opportunity to be with them. She was a best friend to many.

She is survived by her mother, Ruby Eskew, her husband Michael Alan; her son Jefferson (Sharon) Fox; her daughter Kelly (Jaison) Marconyak; her stepson Doug (Bernice) Allen; grandchildren, Andie and Zie Fox, Lucy and Kelson Marconyak, Grace and Rebecca Allen and her sister Joyce Stahl.

She is preceded in death by her father, L.D. Eskew and her sister Janet Mason, she love them both dearly.

Friends may call upon the family at the Morgan Sifford funeral home on Friday June 19, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Brown General Baptist Church with the Reverend Ray Placher and John Buttry officiating.

Burial will be in the Brown General Baptist Church cemetery adjacent to the church.