Ruth Allen Tabor, 99, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on December 25, 2022.
She was born in Old Town, Kentucky on May 12, 1923, to Katherine and Wootson Allen. She graduated as the valedictorian of McKell High School, Fullerton, Kentucky in 1941. After graduating from Berea College in 1945 she became an elementary school teacher. She taught countless children to read, first as a one-room school teacher in Greenup County, and later in early elementary grades in Ashland Public Schools. Ruth married Dennis Paul Tabor on April 12, 1951. Paul and Ruth worked hard to raise their children and provide them with excellent educations. They enjoyed many years of retirement in Kenansville, Florida before moving to Bradenton in 2006. They enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada, fishing, and spending time with their family. Her beloved husband Paul passed away in 2019.
Ruth was a fine Christian woman who had an impressive knowledge of the Bible. She worked hard all her life and spoiled her family and guests with delicious meals and desserts. Ruth was an avid reader who kept up with literature and world events. She had a fantastic sense of humor and always loved a good joke. Ruth will be missed by her brother Bill Allen of Sydney, Australia, her daughter Ann Tabor Day and husband Michael Day of Bradenton, her son David and wife Susanne of Marietta, Georgia, her grandchildren Sara Tabor Simonds (Cameron), Katie Ellen Tabor, Todd Jacob Tabor (Andrew Benenati) and Elizabeth Day Austin (Jason), and her great-grandchildren Lily Virginia and George Tabor Simonds.
The family will hold a private graveside service at Fogartyville Cemetery with Dr. Samuel Wright of First Church Sarasota officiating. Arrangements by Shannon Funeral Home.
