Della Sarah Allen

1917 - 2012

Della Sarah Allen obituary, 1917-2012, Louisville, KY

BORN

1917

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

O. D. White & Sons Funeral Home

2727 South 3rd Street

Louisville, Kentucky

Della Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 2012.

ALLEN, DELLA SARAH, 95 of Louisville, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was retired from H.J. Scheirich Co. and a longtime member of Highland Park 1st Baptist Church and Arcade Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Allen; daughters, Shirley Jean Gilpin, Alyce Marlene Mason and Dovie Ann Allen; her parents, Reed Lee and Maggie McCracken Owens; twin sister, Ella Meadows; brothers, Andrew, Clint, Orbin, Howard and Sol Owens; grandson, James Anthony Baumgardner; and great-great-granddaughter, Lexi Fromme.

She leaves to cherish her memory, son, James L. Allen (UnSuk); daughters, Joyce Baumgardner (Robert) and Gloria Thomas; sister, Zona Miller (Clyde); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and the staff at Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation, who so lovingly cared for her.

Funeral: noon Wednesday at O.D. White & Sons Funeral Home, followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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February 20, 2013

Your Mom was such a beauiful lady, we all will miss her,she always treated me like one of hers,she is in heaven now and no more pain, God Bless, Gerald

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Rob Baumgardner

Mammaw you will always be in my heart. Love and miss you.
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December 31, 2012

Jo Allen

MamMaw, I love you and will miss you. I remember when Dad & Mom got married and they brought me home with them to meet you. You always loved me. Rest in peace. Love you. Jo

December 30, 2012

Kim Thomas

I love you mammaw.. You will be missed..

December 23, 2012

Phyllis Greer

Aunt Della, I have such wonderful memories of you. I will love you and miss you always.

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Mark Allen

We love you and we all are gonna miss you I love you Mamaw.

December 21, 2012

Ricky Thomas

I love you mammow and I find peace in my heart knowing the suffering is over for you. Hug daddy for me. Xoxo

December 18, 2012

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . DONNIE& LINDA. LOVE YA

December 18, 2012

Gloria Thomas

I find comfort that you now know everyone in Heaven. Kiss Daddy. Tony, and Richie for me. Love Gloria

December 18, 2012

CHRISTINE MCFALL

MARK I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

December 17, 2012

Susan Meadows Willie

Aunt Della, when I was a little girl I always looked forward to your visits. You were so much fun. And as an adult I enjoyed sitting and talking with you. Now you are in Heaven with Mommy.

December 17, 2012

Debby Mayhew

MY beautiful GRANDMOTHER was one of a kind.She taught me love of family and love of GOD.Two of the most important things in life. She is with her family in heaven now. We will see them all soon.

December 17, 2012

Jimmy Allen

Mom,
I cannot put into words how much I loved you and will miss you for as long as I live. You were the most loving and caring mother a son could ever want. I am thankful the pain is gone you suffered for so many years. I am glad you are with Jesus now.

Your Son
Jimmy

December 17, 2012

Darrell Long

Such a beautiful person, I know this must be a time of healing and pray, Revealation 21:3,4 is always a comforting thought to me and maybe it can help a little and bring comfort to the family. Again I am so sorry.

December 17, 2012

Mattie Knapp

MamMaw, you were the best. I always loved you so much. I will miss you. You are in a much better place now. No more pain. I love you.

December 17, 2012

Joyce Baumgardner

Mommy,
I will try and not grieve too much for you, for I know you are with Jesus. I will forever have sweet memories of our Christmases, spending the day at the shopping center, and our trips to Taco Bell. Love you and miss you with all my heart.

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