Mildred Lavina Allen

1916 - 2010

Mildred Lavina Allen obituary, 1916-2010, East Lansing, MI

BORN

1916

DIED

2010

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Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

1730 East Grand River Ave

East Lansing, Michigan

Mildred Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2010.

Mildred Lavina (Henshaw) Allen age 94, died October 4, 2010 in Haslett, MI. Mildred was born August 4, 1916 to John and Viola (Avery) Henshaw in Eckford Township, Calhoun County, MI. She married Ward Allen on June 15, 1936 in Angola, Indiana.
Ward and Mildred were engaged in farming on F Drive South near Marshall, MI from 1944-1977. Mildred was also employed as a teacher at various rural, one room schoolhouses around Calhoun Co. for 20 years. Following retirement, Ward and Mildred lived in Florida for a period of time, and then moved north again, residing near Hudson, MI.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ward; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen Murie and Norman Payne; and her son-in-law Harvey D. Teller. She is survived by her son, Richard J. (Margaret) Allen, Sr. of East Lansing, MI; daughter, Janice L. Teller of Litchfield, MI; two grandchildren, Tammy (Tony) Valdez of Clayton, MI, and Richard J. (Susan) Allen, Jr. of Adrian, MI; six great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Mildred's life will be held at Hudson First United Methodist Church, 420 W Main St., Hudson, Michigan on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hudson First United Methodist Church or to the Hospice of your choice. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing, Michigan.

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October 8, 2010

The Mohr Family

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am sure she was a lovely woman, and was abundantly proud of her wonderful son, daughter (in law) and beautiful grandchildren.

October 7, 2010

Dick, Margaret and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.
David & Carolyn (Cagle) Noel

October 7, 2010

JoAnn Stricklin

To the Allen Family: I used to do Mildred's Hair when I had a shop on occidental Hwy. She was a dear lady, also my daughter,Jeanie was in the same class as Rick in the sutton school.Condolences from JoAnn Stricklin and Fam..

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