Donna K. Allen

Donna K. (Poff) Allen, passed away with her family at her side Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. She was born on Nov. 9, 1960, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Victor Poff and Carolyn (Thomas) Poff. She married her companion of 31 years, Steve Allen, on May 5, 1984, and he survives. Donna graduated from Ivy Tech Institute of Technology with a business accounting degree. She worked as a machine operator for Novelis Inc., where she deeply loved her coworkers and her job. She was a member of the Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge 1009, H.O.G. Harley Owners Group, and was a Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader. Her hobbies included riding Harley's, boating, water sports, fishing, and participating in many Harley Davidson charitable event rides. She was a very giving and caring person to everyone. Survivors in addition to her husband of 26 years; include two sons, Matt Allen and James Allen, both of Terre Haute; a sister, Vicci Winkler and husband Randy of West Terre Haute; three brothers, Rick Poff and wife Debbie of Georgetown, Ind., Danny Poff of Birstein, Germany, and Kirby Poff and wife Patty of St. Joseph, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Johnny Poff. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church. Services are Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the church with Pastor Bob Roush officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Thomas Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barbour Avenue Church or to Vista Care Hospice.