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Billie Allen Obituary
Hattiesburg
Dr. Billie M. Allen, 65, of Hattiesburg, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015.
She was born on December 1, 1949 to Hansel R. and Mary Bynum Morgan. Dr. Allen was a lifelong resident of Hattiesburg.
Dr. Allen was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and received her PhD from the University of North Texas. She began her professional career in Student Services at USM serving as Director of High School and Junior College Relations and also director of "Southern Style". In the early 80's she became an instructor in the Management Department and worked several summers in Texas obtaining her doctorate degree. She held many positions within the department, including Chair.
Dr. Allen loved teaching and her students, and they loved her. She felt it her duty to prepare them for the "real world" and took great pride in their academic and personal achievements. Nothing thrilled her more than visits from former students who returned to campus to thank her for the difference she made in their lives. Some even confessed that at times they didn't really like her because she pushed them too hard and challenged them to do their best and not settle. She was admired and respected by all who knew her.
The greatest joys in her life were her daughter, M. Susan Morgan and her three grandchildren, Shelby Grace, Walker and Lola Cheatham. She was proud of their academic achievements and loved their creative abilities with the pictures they drew and the stories they wrote and told. She was looking forward to a visit from them during the upcoming spring break.
Billie is survived by her daughter, Susan and her husband Michael Cheatham; her three grandchildren; two sisters, Judith M. Holton of Ft. Worth, TX, Jean M. Hoem of Rapid City, SD; and her aunt Mary Knight Armstrong of Eatonville.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts to commemorate her life should be made to the USM Foundation, in memory of Dr. Billie Allen, 118 College Drive, #5210 Hattiesburg, MS 39406.
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Memories and Condolences
for Billie Allen
Jason Poole
October 16, 2017
Dr. Allen changed my life. I was a student of hers. She was the first person in my life that told me i could be someone and was the first person to give me a reason to believe in myself. She was an amazing person and will be dearly missed.
Shannon Tullos-Fulton
April 16, 2015
Praying for family!
Jeffrey & Kirsten Speicher
April 7, 2015
Billie was an amazing woman and we feel blessed to have met her. She had a heart of gold!
Belinda Rouse
April 7, 2015
Dr. Allen was a great friend who taught me so much and made me laugh with her most unique humor! She will be missed. My prayers go out to the family during this most difficult time.
April 7, 2015
Sorry for your lose.
April 5, 2015
The staff of Winn Dixie Pharmacy
April 4, 2015
The Petal High School Class of 1966 wishes to send its sincere condolences to our classmate Judy in the loss of her sister Billie.
April 3, 2015
"I'AM SURE THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR THE FAMILY.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AT JOHN 6:40.
Eddie A. Holloway
April 2, 2015
To The Morgan - Allen Family,
So shocked am I to read of Dr. Allen. I pray for your peace during this time of loss. She was a friend and colleague for many years and shared a deep love and affection for USM. I will miss her so much. Love to her daughter, grand children, sisters and family. This will difficult to adjust, so unfinished.
Dolly Loyd
April 2, 2015
Billie always made me laugh with her sense of humor. I will miss her. I will be thinking of her family during this time.
Louise Burns-Green
April 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of Billie's family.
She was truly a beautiful person. I hold fond memories of her.
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