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Helene A. Allen

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Helene Allen Obituary

ALLEN HELENE ARNETTA ALLEN Quietly in her sleep on Monday, November 3, 2008 at her home in Washington, DC. Born in Conway, NC on June 17, 1922 to Robert and Eucie Lee. Survived by loving husband of 65 years Eugene C. Allen; son Charles Allen (Ortaciana) of Washington, DC; grandchildren Charles Allen, Jr., Dionne Allen and Che Allen of Washington, DC; step-grandchildren, Kimel Dixon and Enrique Barnes; great-grandchildren Courney Allen, step-great-grandchildren Enrique "Duece" Williams, Ejai Barnes and Micah Dixon. Also survived by cherished sisters Theola East and Althea Everett of Silver Spring, MD, many beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 7 from 10 a.m. until service time 11:30 a.m. at MCGUIRE FUNERAL HOME, 7400 Georgia Ave NW. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Helene Allen

29 Entries

Roshelle & Jermaine Witty

November 22, 2008

Mr. Allen, God's WILL was done. Mrs. Allen is now resting eternally. Hold your head up high when you visit with the OBAMAS. God has left you here for a reason. You story is so very inspiring to many of us. I pray that my marriage will withstand through it all as well. God Bless you and Keep you. Your new friends

Gwendolyn/Edward Carter

November 20, 2008

Mr.Allen and Family

Recieved a beautiful e-mail in reference to your family,wanted to send my condolences to you and yur family,May God Bless You

Rhonda Waters

November 19, 2008

Mr. Allen,

First, please allow me to extend my condolence to you and your family. After reading the article today, November 19, it left me with tears of sadness and joy. Sadness because I know you are going to miss your wife of 65 years but joy because "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful love story with us. After being married to my husband for 22 years, I found this story to be an inspiration to those of us who long for lengthy and healthy marriages. Please share your secret if you don't mind. May God bless you and give you the strength to persevere.

Dawn Jones

November 19, 2008

I would like to give my condolences to the family. I did not know her personally, but her story has touched my life & my childrens life personally. Thank you for sharing her with us. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Claudia Anderson

November 18, 2008

I didn't know Mrs. Helene Allen, but I received an email from a co-worker on yesterday (11-17-08) about the wonderful story and what a great couple they were and the life they lived. I am sure Mrs. Allen would be proud of our President Elect if she had lived to vote. My condolences go out to the entire Allen Family.

Ruthie

November 17, 2008

I received an email of the beautiful story that was printed in the newspaper. I just wanted to send my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. God has truly blessed you! Even though she was not physically with you on election day she was and is definitely with you in spirit. God's eternal blessing always.

K Williams

November 15, 2008

To the Allen Family -- I received an email with a beautiful love story as well. I was saddened to hear of your wife's passing. May God comfort you and may your loving memories of her cheer you in the days ahead. Blessings & Prayers.

Lyn Jackson

November 14, 2008

May God be the glory. I was e-mailed the touching story that appeared in the Washington Post this morning. Like many I do not know your family,but I had to say something to let you know that your are surrounded by prayers that will keep you uplifted in your coming days. Thank you so much.

November 13, 2008

With deepest sympathy to the Allen Family, got an email of the article that was written in the paper, such a beautiful love story. Mr Allen and family I don't know you, but my heart goes out to you. Just know that she alone with Mrs. Dunham rejoiced on Tuesday Nov 4,2008 and they will also be rejoicing on
Jan 20,2009 their presence will be felt among many. May God bless and keep this family.

Michele Privott

November 13, 2008

I did not know Mr. & Mrs. Allen, but read their story in the Washington Post. I'm so sorry for your loss and my condolences to the family. May God bless you and your family.

Patricia Torres

November 8, 2008

To the Allen Family:

I did not know Mrs. Allen but I read the story about Mr. Allen in the Washington Post which had me in tears especially it is a love story that you don't hear about much anymore and his dedication to his work and at the end when I learned that Mrs. Allen pasted away before she could cast her vote for our new President it was so sad. I have no doubt that she is smiling from above and singing with all the angels as she looks down on each of you keeping each of you surrounded with her love.

Deborah White

November 8, 2008

Gene and Charles,

Sorry that I was not able to attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss Helene will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always cherish the memories of spending a few days at your house during the Christmas Holidays when I was younger.

Leigh Crawley

November 8, 2008

I just read the Post article about Eugene and Helene Allen, and I felt the need to post. It was so inspirational that I felt the need to post. She seemed like a great person, a true role model, and the love her and Eugene had showed through the words in the newspaper. Helene might not have been able to cast her vote, but she had a prime seat in watching Senator Barack Obama become President-Elect Barack Obama.

Bob and Flo Perry

November 8, 2008

Mr. Gene Allen,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We read about you in the Post and we know that God will take care of Helen. It is so sad that she died the day before the election. We are proud of your service to our country.

Odell Spruiell (Biddy)

November 8, 2008

Dear Gene,

Sorry we weren't able to attend the services. You and the family are in our prayers. I'll be calling you soon. Love Cousin Biddy and Family

Claudine White

November 7, 2008

Helene was one of my favorite cousins and a life-long friend. We didn’t see each other often, but we kept in touch by phone weekly - something we did since I came to Washington, DC in 1946. We had many joyful moments talking about our families, our lives, and about our experiences growing up in North Carolina on the farm. Gene and Charles - you are close in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her terribly -- "Cousin Bruce”

Mary Thomas

November 7, 2008

I didn't know Mrs Allen, read about the peacefull death in the Washington Post, but to Mr. Allen God gave you 65 years of beautiful memories and that in its self is a blessing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am miles away in another state, but close to you through God.
May God forever Bless,and keep you in his care.

Ms. Gross

November 7, 2008

I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the Allen family. Your loss is felt by so many today. Mrs. Allen will continue to be with you always.

L. Lucas

November 7, 2008

I did not know Mrs. Allen, I read the article in the post today and found it sad but inspirational at the same time. I would like to send my condolences to the family,and may God Bless you all.

Pam Turner

November 7, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Allen family; I only know them from the Post article, but my heart aches for Mr. Allen and his family.

Michael Kennedy

November 7, 2008

I am moved to tears by the story and the untimely death. Like President Obama's grandmother she died too soon - but had the "best seat in the house" for a truly momentous day in our country's history. I wish you peace.

Anita Fields

November 7, 2008

I felt so compelled to send my Condolences to the family of Mrs. Allen, I read the story in today's paper, it was truly divine! May God continue to bless all the family! Mr. Allen what a genuine person you are!

Gayle Driver

November 7, 2008

I just read the article in Friday's Washington Post. I was shocked to learn that Mrs. Allen had died. Although the article was about Mr. Allen, one got the sense that Mrs. Allen was a strong influence in the background.
May God extend his hand over your family and be with you now during this trying time and in the years to come.

Danita Coleman

November 7, 2008

Helene will be truely missed, but know that she will be looking from heaven, over her family and friends. What wonderful place to be, with God. Prayers to the family.

Angela Dixon-Van Croft

November 7, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didnt know Mrs. Allen, but I read the story of Mr. Allen in Friday's Post. I'm so sorry she didnt get a chance to see her beloved husband on the front page. Tell Dionne Allen (I believe I went to school with her at Banneker) you have my condolences.

Beverly Holman

November 7, 2008

Although I did not know Helene or the family, my hearts, love and prayers goes out to the family. I read the article in today's paper and could tell of the wonderful love shared.

Samantha Morris

November 7, 2008

I read your story this morning in the Washington Post and had to give you my condolences.
Your history will be written on the wings of time for all the world to see. May God confort you in this time of transition. May the 65 years of Love that you and Helene shared wrap you like a blanket until the Day that you see each other again in Glory.
"We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. " 2 Cor 5:8

Linda White

November 6, 2008

I didn't know Mrs. Allen or the family but just wanted to say that that was a wonderful story about Mr. and Mrs. Allen in Friday's Post. Mr. and Mrs. Allen obviously had a wonderful life together.

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