OBITUARY: Darlene Ruth Allen

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Darlene Ruth Allen

Darlene Ruth Allen, also known as “Ruthy” by her beloved husband, Roger passed away at the age of 67 on February 15, 2022 in Dickson, TN surrounded by her family.

Her wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

She was born in Yreka, California on August 9, 1954 to Kenneth and Louella (Ervin) Himes.

She grew up in Elkhart County, Indiana. Her hobbies consisted of ceramic painting, reading, and crocheting. She was a member of M.A.D.D. but most importantly she loved her family. Especially pampering her great-granddaughter, Sophie. She had a contagiously beautiful smile and personality that touched every person she met. She retired in 2021 to spend time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roger Allen of Burns, TN. Her two children, daughter Teresa (Sonny) Thompson of Statesville, NC, and son Christopher (Christine) Allen of Elkhart, IN. Her 6 grandchildren Kristin (Timothy) Parker of Mount Carmel, TN, Kelsey (Luis) Prochaska of Weston, NE, Kody (Jacqulyn) Gerger of Indianapolis, IN, Andrew (Carissa) Allen of Flint, MI, Christopher Allen II, and Aereann Stacy of AK. Her 3 great-grandchildren called her “Gigi” Sophie Marie Parker, Sophia Allen, and Christopher Allen III. She has 2 living sisters, Mary Yoakam of Lima, OH, and Tina Mewsel of Argos, IN. As well as her brother Douglas Himes of Ocala, FL.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She will be loved and missed by many but her memory will live on forever.

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