1932
2015
Coleen A. Allred, 82 of Warren passed away at 6:25 am on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Coleen was a 1950 graduate of West Rock Creek High School. She attended International Business College. She had worked for over 30 years at the State Bank of Markle where she retired. Coleen was a member of the Warren Church of Christ and was a past member of PSI IOTA XI sorority. She had bowled in her younger years and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Coleen was born on September 24, 1932 in Huntington County, a daughter of Garl O. and Mildred M. (Fahl) Sparks.
She was united in marriage to F. Wayne Allred on December 2, 1951 in Huntington. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.
Survivors include two daughters: Deborah (Mike) Peek of Harlan; Teresa Hosler of Huntington; a brother: Richard Sparks of Long Beach, CA; two sisters: Phyllis Preston of Twain Harte, CA; Mary Jane (Tim) Adams of Chicago; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Allred; a brother: William Sparks; brother-in-law: Robert Preston and son-in-law: Joe Hosler.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm, following visitation at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel with Gerald O. Moreland officiating.
Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made out to Markle Fish & Game Club in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
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November 4, 2015
Sorry about your mother. Our prayer our with the family. The Foshee
September 25, 2015
Debbie and Teresa, Christine and I are sorry to hear of your loss. I only found out today of your mother's passing. We have you in our thoughts.
David and Christine Platt
September 23, 2015
lynnette fisher
My thoughts and sympathy to Coleen's family. I am thinking of you all during this time. Coleen was such a pleasure work with.
Lynnette Fisher
September 22, 2015
Sue Dowling
Dear Debbie and Teresa and families,
We're sure sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May God be close to you in this time.
So many good memories of family get-togethers both in Markle and in Florida.
Love from John and Sue Freds Dowling and Will, Mandy, Bek, Christy, Joe and their families
September 22, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss to your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Linda (Sparks) Masewicz
Bob Sparks
Colleen (Sparks) Thorpe
September 22, 2015
Teresa and family, We were so very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Prayers to all of you for comfort at this sad time.
Dan and Pam Berry
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