Olis was born July 11, 1919 in Jackson, Mississippi to Hugh Allen and Mary Ella Alford. The fifth of twelve children, Olis grew up on a farm during The Great Depression and grew to be a strong and resilient young woman. She met John H. Ruppert Sr. while waitressing in New Orleans, Louisiana and they were married in the spring of 1947. After moving around to pursue John’s biblical studies and a living, they settled in the greater Houston area. It is here that they raised their four children; John Jr., Judy, George and James.
As a preacher’s wife, Olis helped John hold outreaches at various locations in Houston Heights. Together they ministered to many people without a church home in a welcoming “come as you are, we’re glad you came” style and many found help, acceptance and Jesus.
Olis was a devoted wife and mother and after her children were grown, she helped care for her grandchildren. Olis and John shared sixty-four wonderful years of marriage and were inseparable until the Lord called John home in March of 2011.
Olis is survived in death by her son John H. Ruppert Jr., her daughter Judy McComas, her son George Ruppert, her grandchildren; Frank, Tracey, Tiffany, Angie, Franz, Ashley, Jamie, Brandy, Jason, and Melissa; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and perseverance. She will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearly.
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