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Janelle "Jan" Daniel Allen
1933 - 2017
Janelle "Jan" Daniel Allen
1933 - 2017
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Janelle “Jan” Daniel Allen
Age 83 of Cedar Hill, Texas, died unexpectedly at home on May 4th, 2017. Born in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 27, 1933 to Ada Bothwell Daniel & Arthur Harlan Daniel. She was the second child of four siblings, all residents of Dallas County and Native Texans.
After graduation from North Dallas High School, Janelle married Robert Fontaine Williams in October 1949 and had 4 children during 16 years of marriage. On August 21st, 1971 she married Robert “Bob” Woodrow Allen and was married to him until his death on May 18, 2012.
Janelle had many talents but her love for genealogy lead her to memberships in numerous organizations; Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Magna Carta Dames. She served as President of the American Legion – Women’s Auxiliary, at Post #81 in Duncanville, Texas for 12 terms. She recently retired after 30 years of service from the Duncanville Public Library.
Janelle and Bob (the love of her life) took great joy in participating at annual July 4th parades with the American Legion and served many weekends as volunteers at the Dallas National Cemetery.
She is proceeded in death by her mother Ada Daniel, father Arthur Daniel, brother Howard Daniel, and Husband Robert “Bob” Allen. She is survived by siblings - Nelda Jean Bray of Carrollton Texas and Gary Paul Daniel (Roy) of Pasadena California; children - Teresa Williams Godwin (Jim Godwin) of Boone, NC; Stephen Kelly Williams of Cedar Hill, Texas; Annette Williams Birchler (Ron Birchler) of Plano Texas; Shawn Kevin Williams of Cedar Hill, Texas and Becky Allen Kennemer (Mark Kennemer) of Cedar Hill, Texas; 9 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren.
A service will be held on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home, 200 W. Center St. Duncanville, TX 75116. An Internment will follow at 2:00 pm at the Dallas National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
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Grams and I at my baby shower! So many wonderful memories with her and I miss her everyday.
Toni Barclay
August 14, 2017
Vivian McDonald
May 18, 2017
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Janelle. Her and Bob were dear to this family.
Never before have i known two people so in love and dedicated to helping others and their community.
Their commitment to veterans was amazing.
...til we meet again.
Darlene Mayo
May 12, 2017
Will never forget the trip to Wichita Falls with her and Nelda. Everyone was calling to see why we were running late getting there. We had to pull over several times because she could not drive for laughing from the stories we were telling.
I took mother to our condo in Steamboat Springs,CO. She loved it! She loved the beauty of the snow covered mountains. She loved travelling w/her kids.
Annette Birchler
May 11, 2017
"There is much I can tell many about my Mom. She loved to laugh & was the hit at all social gatherings. When I was 5 yrs old she took me everywhere with her...I felt like we were always on an adventure. I remember Mom rented a house in Arlington,Texas & I hated going to school there. So,a whole week & half I skipped school (3rd grade). I'll never forget that for the rest of my life Bob Allen thanked me for skipping school so he could marry my mother sooner. He packed us both up & took us to live in Cedar Hill with he and daughter, Becky. Bob always thanked me for skipping school...that only time. I was very close to my mother, very attached to her & she in turn the same. We were inseparable, she kept me with her after my dad & her separated. And it was FUN! I miss you mom, but, now you are with your Love & that's where she so yearned to be was with Bob..." -Annette Birchler (Plano, TX)
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May 10, 2017
LOVE YOU JAN ALLEN YOU CAN NOW REST WITH BOB.PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. SCHERRIE
May 10, 2017
JAN ALLEN YOU WELL BE MISSED. WE TALKED WE LAUGHT. LOVED SETTING WITH YOU AND TALKING. AND THINK YOU FOR MY AUX BOOK, YOU GAVE ME .AND O MY GOODNESS LETS NOT FORGET THE GREAT EGGNOG YOU MADE. LOVE SCHERRIE.
Debbie Trester
May 10, 2017
Jan was a dear friend to me.I just went to visit her last week Jan my dear you will be missed
Becky Kennemer
May 10, 2017
Jan 'Mommy Jan... as Daddy would say' I say Thank You for taking care of and loving my Daddy after the loss of my Mom and many years to follow. Your big smile and laugh will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace and will see you again when we are all rejoined once again in our Heavenly Fathers home.
We Love You.... Mark, Becky, Amanda (Mandi-Pie) and Chayston (Scooter)
Teresa Godwin
May 9, 2017
My mom was so dear to me that I always feared this day and how I would go on. I am thankful to have spent our last two visits talking, laughing and reminiscing about the past. Although we talked most everyday,there will never be enough time or conversations to satisfy the heart for those we love. Mother's Day and each day will never be the same. Rest well my guardian angel.
Urla Morgan
May 9, 2017
Jan was indeed a force for library service. Her life was a thread in the Duncanville Community connecting the past and present with the future.
Lisa Wren
May 9, 2017
Jan was such a sweet and wonderful woman I had the honor of not only being her friend but to be apart of Post 81 ladies Auxillary when she was President and working at the city with her as well.
Toni Barclay
May 9, 2017
My Grams was one of my best friends. I love her very much, but it is bittersweet for all of us........She missed my grandpa Bob, so much that her heart just never truly healed. They both now can be reunited in heaven together forever, with her Lord and Savior! Love you my sweet Grams, Toni
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