Iris M. Allen
, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born August 8, 1933 in Dewville to Roy Vance McLean and Rachael Lakey McLean. She was a loving mother, grandmother and caregiver to her loved ones.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Alan Ray, Bill Hairgrove, Don Wheeler, Larry Warren, Michael Warren, Roy Peace, Shane Ray and Terry Yates.
She is survived by
Sons:
Terry Allen and wife, Jan of Joaquin
Michael Allen of Center
Brother: Alton McLean of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Shirley Carter of Shelbyville
Marilyn Allen of Natalia
Grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond and wife, Jennifer of Center
Alyse Allen of Carthage
Christina Fulsom of Carthage
Great Grandchildren:
McKynzie Bush of Center
Justin Raymond of Center
Jaxon Raymond of Center
Avery Prudhomme of Carthage
Landon LaGrone of Carthage
Kali Fulsom of Carthage
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: J.T. "Bubba" Allen Jr.
Parents: Roy Vance McLean and Rachael Lakey McLean
Brother: Donald V McLean
Special Aunt: Eva Lakey
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Heart to Heart Hospice
209 Christie Street
Lufkin, Texas 75904
American Cancer Society
PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718