Betty Loriane Allen's Obituary
Betty Loriane Allen, 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 02, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born October 23, 1921 in Chapel Hill, NC, the daughter of James and Inez (McClellan) Owens. In her spare time she loved swimming and watching the Chicago Cubs, Bulls, and Bears on television. She also loved to watch and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She married Harold Allen on June 27, 1946 in Washington D.C. and they shared 45 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1992.
Betty leaves behind her son, Michael (Liz) Allen of Severance, CO; daughter, Sharon (James) Parker of Decatur; stepson, Richard (Barbara) Allen of Derby, KS; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; parents; brother, Charles; sisters, Eloise, Helen, and Grace; brother-in-law, Buddy; sister-in-law, Jeanne; and niece, Linda.
Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2013 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Betty Loriane Allen is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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