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Victoria Lynn "Vicky" Allen

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Victoria Allen Obituary

Victoria Lynn "Vicky" Allen, 53, of 634 S. 23rd, Quincy, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2013) in her home surrounded by her family.

Born Oct. 17, 1959, in Quincy, Vicky was a daughter of Alfred and Patsy Frame Griffin. She married John R. Allen on Nov. 12, 1977, in Quincy. He survives.

Vicky loved helping others and gave much of herself working with the Adams County Special Olympics for many years.

A 1977 graduate of Quincy High School, Vicky was employed for 25 years at Niemann Foods and later County Market, retiring as a scanning coordinator.

Survivors include her husband, John; her parents, Alfred and Patsy Griffin of Quincy; two sons, Jason R. Allen and his wife, Melanie, and Tim Allen, both of Quincy; a daughter, Stefanie Allen of Quincy; three brothers, David Griffin and Eddie Griffin, both of Quincy, and Terry Griffin and his wife, Maggie, of Brunswick, Ga.; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Vicky was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Griffin; and a sister in infancy, Katherine Griffin.

SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Henry Pratt. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and until the time of services Friday morning in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Adams County Special Olympics

ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Quincy

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Published by Herald-Whig from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Allen

26 Entries

Carmella {Huner ] Bundy

January 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss what a Beautiful friend.She was a Angel among us and now a Angel above us.Your in my thoughts.

January 13, 2013

I miss you so much vicky allen

Chris & Amanda Walsh

January 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to out to her family and friends. I'll never forget Vicky's upbeat attitude. She will be missed!

J K

January 12, 2013

My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Vicky touched many lives, and is missed greatly. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (1 Cor 15:26)

Joe and Becky Pillars

January 12, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Vicky was a sweet lady and my grandkids were fortunate to live close by and grew up with her kids. Love and prayers to all.

Theresa ( Doellman) Williams

January 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Allen and Griffin families. I worked with Vicky in the 80's at Niemann's on 12th St. She was a great friend and I still hold her dear to my heart. She was a funny lady.

January 12, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister and daughter Griffin family.
The Staleys, John and Gayle

karen mummey

January 11, 2013

So sorry for your lost she was a great lady !!!!!

sarah and emily cook

January 11, 2013

you have our sincere sympathy , she will be missed ,will remember the times at soccer games , dance recitals vicky always great fun and wonderful smile..

Lori Russell

January 11, 2013

I will always remember Vicky as being the sweetest and funniest person to be around.Her dedication to her family and the special needs population was certainy something to be admired.I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bobby Riney

January 11, 2013

So going to be missed Always such a positive and fun person So sorry for your loss

January 11, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss,God Bless you all in your time of sorrow... shawn&Mary Kuch

Dory Scheufele-McNett

January 11, 2013

Very sorry. Vicky always remembered me and such a grand smile! I went to grade school with Ed. She remembered that and we would always stop and talk when bumping into each other...I really liked her and know she was a good sister! Thinking of all~

Amy Bott

January 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Vicky at County Market years ago, She always had a smile on her face!

jacky yonker

January 11, 2013

my thoughts and prayers to the family, vicky was a very fun loving lady. she will be missed by many.

Deanna Vahle

January 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss Dave & family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Sounds like God recieved an awesome Angel.

Bridgette Lockman

January 10, 2013

I always remember Vicky fondly and I know she will be missed... So sorry to the whole family for your loss

Linda Bliven

January 10, 2013

Pat,Ed,Eddie, and Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss,and I will be keeping you all in my prayers at this most difficult time.

laura tournear

January 10, 2013

she will be missed and my prayer go out to her family

laure tournear

January 10, 2013

are prayer go out to the whole family. i am glad my daughter got be part of her family it was short but she was a sweel ladt, she will be missed

Crystal Smith

January 10, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family and to a great friend of mine Dave Griffin. Lot's of love! Thinking of you all every minute of these sorrowful times. God bless.

Sharon Penrose

January 10, 2013

Sincere sympathy sent to all the family for the loss of your loved one.

January 10, 2013

Eddie, David and Family,

So sad for your loss and I know you will miss Vicky deeply. Just know that my prayers are with all of you.
Debbie Uppinghouse

Cathy Brogdon

January 10, 2013

Vicky was full of hope, strength, and the best attitude.... I will miss her.

Mark Cowman

January 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken & Trudy Rollins

January 10, 2013

Sorry we won't be there to give you all a hug in person but all of you are in our thoghts and prayers. We really enjoyed all the good times at the soccer games for many years.

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