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Allen, Desmer R.Friday, May 26, 2006
Desmer Rogers Allen, 88, of Hopewell, VA died Friday, May 26, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center. She is the widow of Henry M. Allen, Sr. She was born in Murphy, NC. Mrs. Allen was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church and served as president of W.M.U. for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Bassie R. & Amanda Styles Rogers, a daughter, Barbara Caldwell. Mrs. Allen is survived by four daughters, Ella Jane Schwartz of St. Louis, MO, Millie Ann Martin of Charleston, SC, Rose Marie Harrison of Dinwiddie, VA, Deborah Kay King of Hopewell, two sons, Henry Milton Allen, Jr. of Bessemer City, NC, and J. Robert Allen of Richmond, VA, 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, two sisters, Frances Nichols of Gastonia, NC, Grace Clonts of Murphy, NC, and two sisters-in-law, Gladys Allen of Chapin, SC and Janet Allen of Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 30, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 2:00 PM in Powers Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James Rogers, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chesterfield County. Memorial contributions may be made to Powers Memorial Baptist Church Missions Fund. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com Condolences
Bob - Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and know what a difficult time this is for all of you. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person, by reading all these postings and remembering your stories about her. How lucky you were to have her all these years. Linda Posted by: Linda Jones at May 31, 2006 02:14 PMwere truely sorry that we are not able to make the visitation, or the funeral. but would like all the allen family to know Desmer will be truely missed. she was just like her sisters. grace clontes Grandma was such a gentle and caring person I will always remember her fondly. She had such a warm way that always made you feel welcome, and always had a funny story to make us laugh. I can still remember our family vacations as a child to granddad and grandma's house, her iced tea, and her home cooked meals. I'm so glad we got to see her and spend our time with her last year at the Allen family reunion in Columbia, SC. an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:4 Miss you all, with Love, Bobby Jr.
To Bob and Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this time. Tina Posted by: Tina Durr at May 30, 2006 12:26 PMIt extend my deepest sympathy to the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren of Mrs. Allen. We all morn the passing of who probably the most gentle lady I had the pleasure of knowing. I am sure you are all sharing a lot of fond memories of her life and you will miss her greatly. However, I am equally sure she will live forever in your hearts. May God bless and keep every one of you. Bob, I am truly sorry to hear about your momma. I wish I could alleviate your pain. Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you in your time of great sorrow. Fran I am so sorry that the worries of this world are keeping me from being with you at this time. Words alone cannot describe how Grandma will be greatly missed and the tears that fall from my eyes cannot take away from the joy and love I felt from being one of her grand children. I will cherish the memories of when I was very young and she babysat for Carla and me. I see a jar of apple butter and instantly remember Grandma. She would let me “watch” Carla while we sat in the floor at the foot of her and Grandpa’s bed eating apple buttered toast. I also loved hearing Grandma’s true stories that would have everyone laughing hysterically. I am so sorry that I cannot attend Grandma's funeral. Carl's Baby is due any day and I am going in the delivery room with Autumn. I have so many fond memories of Grandma, like the wheelbarrel rides she gave me on the farm, and the candy she kept hid in hall, that she gave me after, chocolate milk, made with hersey's chocolate, and cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven. No one had a warmer smile, a kinder heart, or gentler spirit. She truly made one feel loved. Her innocence was such a charming part of her personality, stories she told and the way she told them will live in my memory forever. Even though I hardly saw her in my adult years, I retell her stories to my children. Please know that you are all in my thoughts at this time of sorrow, I hope that knowing she is with the lord and is now rejoined with those who went before her will comfort you. I know that her spirit is wiht all of us, and will always be. Love, Carla Posted by: Carla Feller at May 28, 2006 02:17 PM |
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