Ruby Lenora Behrens, 89, of Austin, passed away October 29, 2015. She was born to Francis L. Paisley and Daisy Mae (Kibler) Paisley on February 7, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

Mrs. Behrens grew up as a Church of Christ minister's daughter. The family moved frequently in her formative years contributing to the family's ministry. She committed to and lived a Christian lifestyle and most recently was a member of Westover Church of Christ. She enjoyed her Sunday school class A Closer Walk, and her ladies social group properly named The Lovely Ladies Lunch Group.

She married David William Behrens on December 23, 1945 in Tyler, Texas and he preceded her in death in 1999. Her passion was her family proudly represented with a breath taking display of photographs in her apartment. She was an avid University of Texas Longhorn athletics fan and either watched or listened to football, basketball, and baseball games.

She is survived by her daughters, Diane Craft and husband Allen, of Lampasas, Texas, Donna McCasland and husband Woody, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Debra Bailey and husband Jeff, of Austin, Texas, grandchildren, Cory Craft, Stephanie Craft-Ryan and husband Cleve, Chad Craft and wife Colette, Shane Whitewood and wife Kimber, Shaylene Whitewood Chatham and husband, Peyton, also AnJanette McCasland Hammit, Brad McCasland and wife Letitia, Kimberley Bailey Hansen and husband Eric, Brent Bailey, plus 19 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sisters, Ruth Paisley Young and Ramona Paisley McClure, and her sister-in-law Maudell Behrens King.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Monday November 2, 2015 at Westover Hills Church of Christ 8332 Mesa Drive Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 345-6386. Visit www.PutnamCares.com for an online guest register and maps.