Jan C. Allen

Jan C. Allen, beloved wife, devoted family member, and cherished friend, passed away on July 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service and unwavering faith.

Jan was born on August 13, 1947, in Pampa, Texas, to Harry Francis Cook and Hildred Ione Cook. She graduated from Pampa High School in 1965 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in English from West Texas State University in 1970.

In February of 1975, Jan met the love of her life, Guen Allen. The two were married just one month later in March, beginning a beautiful journey together filled with love, shared adventures, and deep companionship. A mutual love for travel and classic cars brought them joy for decades, they especially enjoyed showing off their 1964 Plymouth convertible at car shows. Their travels took them from the bright lights of New York City to the peaceful coast of Bar Harbor, Maine, and through the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where they visited Guen's family.

Together, Jan and Guen owned and operated Allen Hose and Supply company for over 25 years, building not only a successful business, but strong ties within their community. Jan also served in roles that reflected her compassionate spirit, working with the Top O Texas Crisis Pregnancy Center, the 31st in 223rd District Attroney's Office, and later, Crossroads Youth and Family Services.

Jan was deeply rooted in her faith. In Pampa, she was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. After moving to Oklahoma, she found a church home at Eagle Heights Christian Church, where she continued to serve and connect with others.

A passionate supporter of her favorite teams, Jan could often be found enjoying the buzz of Campus Corner on OU football game days. She was a proud fan of the OU Sooners – football and softball alike- and the OKC Thunder.

Above all, Jan loved her family dearly and found constant joy in their company. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved Chihuahua, Belle, who was always by her side.

Jan's kindness, strength, and joyful spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Francis Cook and Hildred Ione Cook; husband, Guen Allen; sister, Harriett Ann Cook; mother and father in-law; Elmer and Olga Allen; sister-in-law, Ramona Owen; nephews, Ronnie Owens, Troy Rockwell; stepson, David Cunningham; and special cousin Vivian Hollingsworth.

Jan is survived by her lovable chihuahua, Bell; son, Aaron Allen Sr. and his wife, Tiffany, of Norman; grandchildren, Austin Allen, Aaron Allen Jr., Trinity Allen, Henry Allen of Norman, and Danielle Flynn of Tacoma, Washington; stepdaughter, Barbara Masilamani and husband, Senthil of Lacey, Washington; sister-in-law, Pat Rockwell of Tacoma, Washington; nephew, Todd Rockwell, and his wife, Sue of Tacoma Washington; nieces, Ronda L'Francis and her husband, Mike, and Shannon Campbell of Tacoma, Washington; special cousins, Mike and his daughters, who she loved and cared for as her own daughters, Alicia Andrew of Austin, Texas, and Shannon Andrew and husband, Scott Perrygo of Washington D.C; and special friends Brenda Wilkerson of Amarillo, Texas and Christie Johnson of Pampa, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Top O Texas Crisis Pregnancy Center or the Oklahoma University Baptist Collegiate Ministry.

Services will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Pampa, TX on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.