Shirley Ramona “Mo” Allen passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on August 20, 2023 at the age of 86 following a lengthy bout with dementia. She was born March 6, 1937 near Wade, Okla. to Bud and Lula Mae (Branch) Jones.
Mo’s career spanned from working in the sewing factories in Bonham, Texas, during the war effort to finally retiring from Texas Instruments/MEMC. Mo made many friends wherever she went and enjoyed them all, young and old.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Allen of the home, and Darrell Allen and wife Sheila of Wade, Okla.; granddaughter, Jessica Allen and son Jeremiah of Calera, Okla.; grandson, Zachary Allen and wife Cheyenne with sons Arliss and Ike of Bennington, Okla., and her sister, Juanita Rollins of Denison, Texas.
Preceding her in death are her husband Lorance Allen; her parents, Bud and Lula Mae Jones; sisters, Tommie Tomlinson and Rose Head, and her brothers: Buster, A.J. and Cotton Jones.
Her funeral was held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Wade Baptist Church with Chaplain David Kautt officiating. She was laid to rest in Wade Cemetery following her funeral service.
Those serving as pallbearers were Danny Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Benny Blackwell, John Swett, Mike Allen, and Darrell Allen. Tim Willingham and Zach Allen served as honorary pallbearers.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, 121 N. Fifth Ave. in Durant.
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