In Memory Of
Velma E. Allen
1931
2022
Velma E. Allen
May 11, 1931 — October 30, 2022
Velma Earlene Allen, age 91, of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born on May 11, 1931 to John Eaphram Boyd and Emma Elizabeth Parce (née). Velma grew up in Harviell, Missouri. She was the youngest of ten children.
Velma was married on May 12, 1948 to Ralph D.L. Allen. The couple moved to St. Louis, Missouri when Ralph accepted a job at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in 1949. Velma later became employed by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation as a food service worker, during which time she had the distinction of serving many meals to the "Original 7" astronauts of the Mercury and Gemini space programs. She later worked at Skinner and Kennedy Co. as a printer of commercial calendars, binders, and other promotional items. Velma and her husband retired in 1991. They moved to DeSoto, Missouri where they built their dream home on 10 acres and enjoyed many wonderful years together.
Velma enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping, and traveling; however, her greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her son, Roger Allen and his wife Cathy; daughter-in-law Joann (Michael) Allen; brother-in-law Duane Allen, plus several beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Velma was blessed with many grandchildren: Trisha Allen, John Allen, Linda Flick, Stacey Allen, Kathy Fisher, Brent Woodard. The blessings continued with great-grandchildren: Tyler (Angi) Allen, Trenton Allen, Casey Allen, Cody Allen, Christopher Fisher, Tristin Woodard, Sierra Woodard, and Makenna Woodard plus 5 beautiful great-great-grandchildren.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister, her husband Ralph, and her son Michael Allen.
A memorial service will be held for Velma on November 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 13270 State Rd CC, DeSoto, Missouri, 63020. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
To share a memory of Velma or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Velma was married on May 12, 1948 to Ralph D.L. Allen. The couple moved to St. Louis, Missouri when Ralph accepted a job at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in 1949. Velma later became employed by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation as a food service worker, during which time she had the distinction of serving many meals to the "Original 7" astronauts of the Mercury and Gemini space programs. She later worked at Skinner and Kennedy Co. as a printer of commercial calendars, binders, and other promotional items. Velma and her husband retired in 1991. They moved to DeSoto, Missouri where they built their dream home on 10 acres and enjoyed many wonderful years together.
Velma enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping, and traveling; however, her greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her son, Roger Allen and his wife Cathy; daughter-in-law Joann (Michael) Allen; brother-in-law Duane Allen, plus several beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Velma was blessed with many grandchildren: Trisha Allen, John Allen, Linda Flick, Stacey Allen, Kathy Fisher, Brent Woodard. The blessings continued with great-grandchildren: Tyler (Angi) Allen, Trenton Allen, Casey Allen, Cody Allen, Christopher Fisher, Tristin Woodard, Sierra Woodard, and Makenna Woodard plus 5 beautiful great-great-grandchildren.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister, her husband Ralph, and her son Michael Allen.
A memorial service will be held for Velma on November 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 13270 State Rd CC, DeSoto, Missouri, 63020. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
To share a memory of Velma or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Velma E. Allen, please visit our flower store.
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