Gloria M. Allen

Unknown - Aug 21st, 2009

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Aug 21, 2009
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Gloria M. Allen, who died Friday in Little Rock at the age of 94, and who is pictured here on the occasion of her 90th birthday, was born August 13, 1915, in Belleville, Illinois, to Delos E. and Mary Richard. The family moved to Little Rock in 1919. She attended St. Andrews Catholic School and Little Rock High School (now Central High). After graduation, she was secretary for three years for Msgr. James P. Moran, Rector of St. Andrews Cathedral, until her marriage to Charles Anthony Allen. She later was secretary to Albert L. Fletcher, Bishop of Little Rock, for nine years. After the bishop's retirement, she worked as a real estate agent for Faucett & Company for six years. She had seven children and is survived by Chad Allen, Diane Allen and her husband Rene E. Bressinck, Richard W. Allen and his wife Brigitte Lefeuvre, Penny Allen and John Mark Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles A. Allen, sons Francis Avery Allen II and Robert Scott Allen, son-in-law James H. Larrison, Jr. and grandson James H. Larrison III. Known within the family as Doady, she is survived by her sister Alice Keary Starks, 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Charlie and Gloria Allen established a burse to educate priests for the Diocese of Little Rock in memory of their son Frank, a Catholic High School graduate and an editor at the Arkansas Gazette who died suddenly in 1965. Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, August 24, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7. Funeral will be at St. Andrews Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, with Msgr. Francis I. Malone officiating, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Msgr. Francis Allen Trust & Development Fund at 1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205. Msgr. Allen, Mrs. Allen's brother-in-law, was pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Souls parish for more than 50 years.

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Kathleen O"Donnell Terrell

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God have mercy on your Mother's sweet soul. She was a good friend to my parents, Bill and Eleanor O"Donnell, and we will keep her in our prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.ii

Libby Turchi

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sorry to hear about your mom. What a gracious and loving lady! I remember spending many days after school practicing cheers for the tryouts in our Junior year at Mt. St. Marys and just hanging out. I wish I was closer by so I could be there to hug you!

Lally Robinson Brown

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Winston and I send our sincere condolences. We loved hearing about your mother during the past few years and how active she was.

Karen Carter Boyd

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Allen was a lovely and kind lady who will be remembered by many. My prayers are with her family.

Mike and Dee Woodrum

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dee and I send our condolences to you. We will be there for the rosary tonight, but due to school business we will not be able to attend the funeral mass tomorrow. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Aunt Gloria was truly a wonderful person and we will miss her deeply.

susie Ritchie

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Allen Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Susie Ritchie

Dick Boever

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I can't tell you how many of my childhood memories are centered around the Allen family. From the "Study Group" get togethers our parents treasured, to the excursions to Lake Sylvia to shooting fireworks with the Allen kids on the Fourth of July. The Allens were good friends not only to our family but to the entire Holy Souls family. I will always remember Mrs. Allen as a beautiful, gracious and amazingly strong woman.

In explaining to my children who Mrs. Allen was I simply told them she was the lady that had given my mom the Chocolate Chip Cake recipe which has been a family favorite for many years.

My thoughts and prayer go out to the entire Allen family during this difficult time. Know that your mom was treasured and appreciated by many of us over the years.

Bill and Suzy Cotham

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts are with you all

Wendy Beadle

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I knew Gloria Allen through my mother, Lorraine Rooney. She was a wonderful, gracious woman who was always full of life. Imagine moving downtown at her age! Awesome. I have fond feelings for Gloria and want to extend heartfelt condolences to her children.

Cecelia McCumber Kelso

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Allen. I remember her from my days at Holy Souls as a beautiful and gracious lady. My sympathy to the family, and to my friend and former classmate, Penny.

Warm regards,

Ginny Fetzek Dowling

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I've loved "Mrs. Allen" since I've been a child. Of all my mother's friends she was by far my favorite. She & I had a connection.

My heart goes out to the entire family. She was a treasure, and I know how much she will be missed.

Most sincerely,

Dave & Marlene Stuff

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chad,
Marlene & I offer our prayers & sincere condolences on your losses at his time.

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