Jimmie Elizabeth Allen, 78, of Greenville, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in Community Care Center in Garland. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 AM in Coker-Mathews Chapel with Rev. Royce Litchfield officiating. Burial will be in Memoryland Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Allen was born in Greenville, November 30, 1930, the daughter of Arnold C. and Jim Bell Sullivan King. She married Jack Allen in Greenville on October 21, 1947. She was a loving caring super mom, always there for her family, friends and church. She ran a cake decorating business out of her home while raising her family. She worked for Levy’s Jewelry Store for 13 years. Then in retirement, she and husband, Jack, ran The Corner Grocery Store for 7 years. She was a member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church and a member of Beta Sigma Phi career sorority for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jack Allen. She is survived by her four children, Chuck Allen and Sherrye Hubbs of Greenville, Kathye Allen of Houston and Chris Allen and wife Nancy of Rowlett; four grandchildren whom she worshiped, Tye and Kodye Hubbs and Mallory and Sam Allen; brother Don King and wife Hope and their children and grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to Highland Terrace Baptist Church, 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, TX 75402.
