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Michelle Allen Obituary

MICHELLE ANTOINETTE ALLEN Aka Sheryl Swoop, aka Me'schelle My Bell Michelka Shelly Bean, Age 38, lifelong Gary resident, passed into eternity on Thursday, March 17, 2005. She was born September 8, 1966 in Gary, IN. to the union of Ceola and Lewis Allen. Michelle attended Lew Wallace High School, graduate of the Career Center, and employed by Gary School Corp. at Melton Elementary School. She is preceded in glory by her mother, Ceola Allen and oldest brother, James Lewis Allen. She leaves to rejoice at her deep sleep, father, Lewis Allen; her sister, Theresa Allen; six brothers, twin, Michael Allen, Daniel Allen stationed in Mosul, Iraq, David Allen, Nathaniel Allen, Timothy Allen, Lewis Allen all of Gary; special nephew, DeVahntae Smith of Phoenix, AZ; special cousins, Tameka Morton of Milwaukee, WI, Keon DeBerry of Long Beach, CA; 2 nieces, Jasmine and Evelyn; 3 nephews, Danny, Daniel, Vincent; 2 aunts, Mary (L.C.) Currin and Betty Smith of Gary; 1 uncle, Frank (Barbara) Fleming of Phoenix, AZ; Godchildren, family & friends. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Visitation at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home, "Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN. on Wednesday March 23, 2005 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Wake at Spirit of Good Fellowship, 1010 Roosevelt, 5-7 P.M. with Family Hour 6-7 P.M. Funeral services on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Spirit of God. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Condolences to 1212 W. 41st Ave, Gary, Indiana 46408. To share a memory with the family or to offer your condolences to the family, please view the obituary to sign the Guest Book, www.post-trib.com

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2005.

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Jalisa Mosley

March 26, 2005

My name is Jalisa Mosley and I'm from Melton School.I've been there since kindergarden(Now in the 5th) so,every morning and afternoon,I would see her.Ms.Allen really had everyone heartstopped because she died so quick.I wish I could bring her back because for one, I REALLY miss her and she was a very generous,loving,and caring person.Every grade through the years I've been there,every time we had gym class,she would come in and play doubledutch or just watch us.Everyone who knows her is very blessed to know someone like her.No one could ever replace her.I went to see her body in the casket.She looked wonderful!To the family,I would like to say they did great with the whole thing!She was a hardworker.I really,really miss her!!Everyone will definately miss her always and forever.We always spoke to each other too.She's in God's safe arms.--Jalisa(John)

Novella Spann

March 25, 2005

I met Ms.Allen when I was in kindergarden, Now im in 5th grade,At Melton Elementry school.I will miss her dearly. Sorry i didn't get to make the funeral. But I just couldn't sit through it. She was my best friend.Yet still is.I remeber we would sit and talk about everybody.I will miss her.

Eric and Patricia Turner and Family

March 25, 2005

The short moments that we shared and knew Michelle, she was a very spirited and loving person. We will continue to love and cherish her in our memories.

Lakisha Thompson

March 24, 2005

Miss T. Allen, you and your family would always be in our prayers. Love lakisha, Ki'era, and Ken'nisha

Cathy Mathews

March 24, 2005

I Love you guys soo much. I have been praying for your strength in God and I pray that you will also have much Peace in your hearts. That Peace that surpasses all understanding.

Taryn McKinnie

March 24, 2005

My name is Taryn i go to melton School im in the sixth grade,and mrs.allen was a very nice,and loving lady she has been at melton since kindergarten.I use to call her my double-dutch friend/budy because everytime we had gym she would be there,and i still cant believe shes gone,but if you were even lucky enough to know her i woul say you were blest because she was loved dearly,and she will be missed as well and she is watching over all of us including you so stay strong and be strong cause one day we all will be united as one.

Yolonda Albert

March 24, 2005

To The Family Og Michelle Allen



Michelle was truely heaven sent, she was a friend to everyone she met. She was a big sister to all of us who graduated from Lew Wallce after her. We will all miss her dearly. May God keep and bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Dominique and Ramona Kelley

March 24, 2005

Theresa, we were sadden to hear the news but we have you in our prayers. Michelle was truly a special person and that is something we will always remember. From her personaility to her smile, she was always sweet and kind.

Vincent Bailey

March 24, 2005

I grew up with the "large" Allen Family. My deepedst condolences to all family and friends. May God comfort you and give you strength

during this time.

Kiana Player & Kennedy Marshall

March 23, 2005

Ms. Theresa Allen, we were very saddened to learn of the passing of your sister. May the strength from your ever-present faith in God see you and your family through these trying times.

Linda Davis

March 23, 2005

It took me a minute to adjust to the news that Michelle was gone. She sure knew how to make me laugh. Sometimes when she needed a ride to work I was able to accomadate her. God wants us to be helpers of one another. I'm glad I was able to help. Michelle was a good person.

HARRIET CLAY

March 23, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF MICHELLE ALLEN, I HAVE KNOWN MICHELLE FOR MANY YEARS AT THE GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP. SHE WAS A VERY PLEASANT AND KIND PERSON, AND I WAS DEVASTATED TO LEARN OF HER PASSING. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE THAT LITE UP A ROOM AND VERY FRIENDLY, GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND YOU HAVE ALL MY BLESSINGS.

Cherie Shadrick

March 22, 2005

Ms. Allen will be greatly missed at Melton School. I have only known her for seven months and she brought a smile to my face every morning. I had the pleasure of knowing her. My deepest condolences goes out to her family from mine. Love Cherie Shadrick

REVA HEREFORD

March 22, 2005

IN TRIBUTE TO "MY FRIEND MICHELLE"

GOD PUT US HERE TO SERVE A PURPOSE, ... I WAS ON YOUR LIST!!!

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND REMEMBER YOU!!! I MISS YOU!!!

"YOU ARE MY FRIEND!!!"

REVA HEREFORD

TO MY FAMILY "THE ALLENS"

I LOVE YOU AND I KNOW GOD WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU.

GOD BLESS!!!

MaryAnn Jones

March 22, 2005

My Daugther In Jesus Christ will be missed, but I Know she is with you Lord God. Glory be to GOD. Teresa, stay strong in the lord. You are never alone.



LOVE Mother MaryAnn Jones

Debby Cuttino

March 22, 2005

To the Family of: Michelle Allen



I would like to express my deepest sympathy to her family. I had the pleasure to meet and work with Michelle at Melton Elementary School. She was a very kind hearted person. Keep the Lord in your life and He will see you through.

Angel Taylor

March 22, 2005

Michelle(Girl Friend)Allen will be greatly missed by all.My sister in christ. When one is absent from the body one is present with the LORD.She is flying with the Angels now Halleluya. Love always,Angel And Jessica. GOD BLESS and keep you all in perfect peace.

Evelyn Willilamson

March 22, 2005

Teresa,

Look unto the hills from which cometh your help, for your help cometh from the Lord. May the peace of God be with you and your family.

Jessie Davis

March 22, 2005

To the Family of Michelle A. Allen,

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. St. John 14: 1-4 (KJV). Know that I'm praying for your strength during your time of sorrow.

Tomika Eaton

March 22, 2005

To the Family of Michelle A. Allen,

I was shock to hear of the homegoing of your love one. Michelle always had a kind spirit when she came into the Food Service office. I will miss her. My prayers are with you.

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