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LOIS ALLEN Obituary


LOIS FRANCES ALLEN (Age 94)  
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. Allen, Jr.; mother of Judith (John) Kraus; grandmother of Joyce (Scott) Dyer; great-grandmother of Joseph Dyer; sister of the late Ivan Bradley Colburn and Thomas Raymond Colburn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, July 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 22 to Jul. 24, 2016.

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July 29, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. The bible offers comfort and hope during difficult times

Garrick Claggett

July 27, 2016

Our Grand Creator provides his support day and night as Psalm 42:8. Especially can we find the comfort we need during times of mourning. May you and your family be reminded of this wonderful support as you face the challenges in coping with your loss. My condolence.

July 26, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 24, 2016

We were very sad to learn of the Lois's passing. She was a lovely lady. Tom & Roz Clark

Steven Lowell

July 23, 2016

In expressing my sympathy to the Allen family and friends, I pray that the encouraging words of the LORD in Matthew 5:4 brings them comfort and support as they grieve.

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