TOMMYE ALLEN

Tommye Lou Allen passed away peacefully on November 15, 2012. Born in Mexia, TX on March 19, 1933, Tommye was the daughter of Lynette Rogers Brown of Mexia and Marion F. "Bomber" Brown of Corsicana. She graduated from El Paso's Austin High School where she was voted Queen of Austin in Action and was a member of the school dance team and drama club. Tommye attended the University of Texas at Austin where she became a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority chapter and where she met her husband to be, J. R. "Potsy" Allen. They were married on February 4, 1956. For her whole life, Tommye was an ardent fan of movies, music and dance. Her presence and her unstoppable sense of humor will be greatly missed by those who knew her and loved her. In her day, she was the brightest of lights. Throughout her life, she remained her children's and grandchildren's biggest champion. Tommye is survived by her sons, J.R. Allen III of Houston; Todd Allen and wife, Dara of Austin; and granddaughters Mackenzie Allen and Shelby Allen, who shares her birthday. Private services for family and friends will be held at a later date. Please find the full obituary at www.wcfish.com where comments and remembrances may be left for Tommye. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705 - (512) 452-8811