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Bessie Allen Obituary

Allen, Bessie L. ALBANY Bessie L. Allen, 89, of Albany, formerly of New York City, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of Jody Allen and Robert (Carolyn) Allen, dearest Godmother of Lucinda Barney and Heather McCartney. Cherished grandmother of Di'Ara Allen, Andrew (Melanie) Johnson and Darin Johnson. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. The funeral service will be held Monday, January 8, 2018, at 11 a.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will follow the service in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Viewing hours will precede the service from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 4, 2018.

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January 8, 2018

THINKING OF YOU JODY....MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOURS....SHARON SHAPIRO

Carolyn McLaughlin

January 8, 2018

Jody, you have my deepest sympathy. Praying for you now and in the days ahead.

Angie Lawson

January 5, 2018

Our Deepest Condolences.
To: Lucinda & Allen Family

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