Barbara Vincent Allen

Barbara Vincent Allen

Barbara Allen Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 22, 2009.
ALLEN, Barbara Vincent, 74, of Emporia, died Friday, August 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Lewis D. Allen; one daughter, Wanda Lankford; four sons, J. W. Allen and wife, Patricia, Randy Allen, Stanley Allen and wife, Cindy, and Barry Allen; grandchildren, Ashley Allen, Ryan Allen, Jessica Hevener, Kathleen Crowder, Brianna Allen and David Allen; three great-grandchildren, Elijah, Dyson and Sarah Crowder; two sisters, Virginia Williams and Pauline Scott. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by one son, Larry Allen; and three sisters, Mary Lee Vincent, Josie Rodgester and Mildred Spiers. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Purdy Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Purdy Baptist Church. Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, Virginia, is assisting the family with arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Joni Welker

August 25, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Daphine & Bob Allen

August 24, 2009

Lewis,
Our prayers and heartfelt sorrow go to you and Wanda, Stanley, Randy and Barry and all your family members at this time of grief. Barbara was always a wonderful sweet person and I always enjoyed talking to and being around her. Her memory will always be with us.

Lisa Rodgester Henry

August 22, 2009

Lewis,Wanda, Stanley, Randy and Barry
so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time. If there is anything I can do for you all please do not hesitate to contact me.

Nancy Martin

August 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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