Marla Jensen Allen

She was a friend to everyone, kind ,loving and compassionate. Her laughter brightened the cloudiest day. She will be missed.

Mrs. Allen was my journalism teacher and adviser for three years at Centennial High School. Although we occasionally did not see eye-to-eye about newspaper matters, she was always there to answer questions, guide us through the publication process, and support us. I remember her frequently baking us, as a whole class, pies from scratch to celebrate sending an issue of the paper to press. I send her family my condolences and will always keep Mrs. Allen in my thoughts.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marla. I was fortunate to work with her at Centennial High School! She truly loved her job and was endeared by so many students and staff. I always enjoyed our conversations about her own children that I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Her legacy is with her beautiful family!!! I will miss that lovely lady!!!

My father and I would like to send our deepest condolences for her family at this time. Gordon and Mary Alice Cox

Marla was a favorite Miamaid teacher. She loved and cared for our class of budding teenage girls. We shared Darby Camp fund raiser's together, mutual activities, spiritual Sunday lessons, and many treats in the Allen home. We admired Chris and Marla's marriage and beautiful children. Such a good spirit in their home. We all wanted families like their's. Lots of love to the Allen family. Judy Ahlstrom Jenkins

I will forever remember Marla's smile which seemed to be ever present. When we first moved in, she along with Nancy Boman came to visit me. Even as she was at the end of her journey she continued to smile in spite of everything going on. My absence at her viewing and services is because of the disability I have with my hip and I am sorry I cannot be there to try to comfort each and everyone. Please remember I love each of you and can only too well know what you are going through. God bless...

We will always remember Marla as a great woman of faith. She will be missed by all who knew here. Our thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful family.

Mrs. Allen was a fantastic teacher and mentor for me during my time at Centennial High working on the student newspaper. She was invested in my success and was a strong advocate for her student's journalistic independence from the school administration. Many people have those few teachers that had a strong positive impact on their lives and Mrs. Allen was one of those teachers to me and countless other students.

We will forever remember this sweet sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and family.
Cathy and Charlene