Betty Ruth Allen, 89, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born on August 3, 1924, in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of Charles Asbury Allen and Almeda Davis Allen. She was the last member of her family. She worked at WBTM and later as a bookkeeper for Belk-Leggett Financial Center. She was a member of the former Main Street United Methodist Church and later a member of Saint Luke's United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 16, 2013 at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Clyde Shelton officiating.