MELISSA BENE ALLEN On Monday March 4, 2013 Melissa, peacefully & surrounded by her family & friends, entered the kingdom of everlasting life with her creator. Born in Texas on September 26, 1971, married to her childhood sweetheart in 1997, Melissa & Dave soon brought joy to their families with the birth of twin girls in 2001. The devotion, love & support shown by Melissa's family over her two year battle with cancer have been nothing short of heroic. Melissa is survived by her parents Roland & Alicia Morales; her brother Chris Morales (San Diego); her husband David Allen; & her 12 year old twin daughters Amanda & Belle (Menifee); her mother & father-in-law John & Jeannie Allen (Pahrump, Nevada. A Private Memorial Service is being held by the family.
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To the Allen and Morales Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss this is a very difficult time. But the love of others and especially from our God we can endure 1 John 4:8 says that “God is love”, so he will carry us in this difficult time.
Vee Lin
April 16, 2013
I'm sending a candle for Easter. I miss you Melissa and wish I got to say goodbye
Lorie Sturgeon
March 30, 2013
I cried myself to sleep March 5, 2013 after I spoke to Chris on the phone. I wasn't sure if the tears would stop, or if I ever really wanted them to stop. I've lost someone who I've know all my life. As I was lying in the bed weeping, I thought about all the moments and memories I shared with Melissa. Their were so many, I felt like closing my eyes and remembering the ones that made such an impact on me. So I started to think about them 20 years later.
Melissa was like a sister to me. We grew up together when we were little and when I was in high school we reconnected because I was dating her younger brother.
I remember the first time Melissa and I became roomies at her parents home in El Cajon.
When it was time to go to bed Mr. and Mrs. Morales would say “OK, Lorie you and Melissa are sharing a room. So Melissa and I were like to best friends having a slumber party. She would frost my hair, do my make up and share stories about life, goals and our futures. Melissa always new want she wanted in life. She was strong, determined and so smart. She was a person who never wanted to impose on people; she always wanted what was best for her friends and family. She always had great advice about everything. I learned so much from her.
When I went away to college her parents would drive all the way to my school to pick me up for the weekends. Mom and dad is what I called them. I had the honor of moving to Poway with them. Mom, Dad, Melissa, Chris, and I. Of course Brandy too.
Melissa was always working or keeping herself busy. Her n I would get ready sometimes in the mornings together and I would always watch her do her make up, her hair and thought wow she looks so pretty! I loved it when we would just laugh and giggle at life like two sisters. When she would leave for work she looks so nice. I thought Melissa always had a great sense of style. She always looked so fashionable. I loved how she dressed and carried herself. She was such a role model to me. When I got hired at my first law firm, she took me shopping and bought me like 5 outfits, shoes and nylons. She picked out all my (professional attire) she called it. Slacks, skirts, scarfs, etc. because I didn't have a clue what that meant. She took me to get my nails done and the next day was my first day of work. When I got there I was so nervous but thanks to Melissa dressing me with a nice blazer and scarf that morning I felt like I fit in. If it wasn't for her, I don't think I would of made it through that day, let alone that week without her help and encouragement. I wish I could of told her how much that meant to me.
I remember when she had a crush on her husband. She would just smile ear to ear every time she would talk about him. Chris and I drove all the way to Barona Casino to spy on them. Chris was very protective of his sister. When Chris told me they got married and had twins. I was so happy for her. I knew she would always be a great mother. I am saddened that she left us so early. I never got to tell her thank you for being there for me unconditionally.
I will always remember those years living with her and her family. I know how heart broken her parents must be. They were so close. Melissa was like a sister to me and my heart aches everyday since she left. I will never forget you Melissa and I hope your children will read this and know that you changed my life and I am honored to have known you.
Lorie Sturgeon
March 30, 2013
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