Bette Allen
May 18, 1925 - October 15, 2018
Bette Allen, age 93 of Greenville, IL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL. The funeral and visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, Greenville, IL on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Visitation 9 am to 11 am. Funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Greenville, IL. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, Bond County Hospice and/or The Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family asks for memorials in lieu of flowers.
Bette was born on May 18, 1925 in Greenville, IL to Orey Oscar and Minnie Lenora (Banning) Davis. She married Melvin Alfred Allen in Carlinville, IL on May 18, 1945. They met while Melvin was home on leave from the United States Navy.
She was a member of the First Christian Church and a VFW Ladies Auxillary member.
Bette enjoyed many activities: Bowling in leagues, traveling, motorcycle riding, and was a member of the Throttle Jockey Motorcycle Club in the 50’s and 60’s. She was a St. Louis Cardinal Fan, liked to hit the gambling boat every now and then, and she fed birds every day and enjoyed sitting outside watching them. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grand and great grandchildren.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; 3 brothers: Ted, Earl and Cecil; and 2 sisters: Thelma and Virginia (Gee Gee.)
May 18, 1925 - October 15, 2018
Bette Allen, age 93 of Greenville, IL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL. The funeral and visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, Greenville, IL on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Visitation 9 am to 11 am. Funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Greenville, IL. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, Bond County Hospice and/or The Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family asks for memorials in lieu of flowers.
Bette was born on May 18, 1925 in Greenville, IL to Orey Oscar and Minnie Lenora (Banning) Davis. She married Melvin Alfred Allen in Carlinville, IL on May 18, 1945. They met while Melvin was home on leave from the United States Navy.
She was a member of the First Christian Church and a VFW Ladies Auxillary member.
Bette enjoyed many activities: Bowling in leagues, traveling, motorcycle riding, and was a member of the Throttle Jockey Motorcycle Club in the 50’s and 60’s. She was a St. Louis Cardinal Fan, liked to hit the gambling boat every now and then, and she fed birds every day and enjoyed sitting outside watching them. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grand and great grandchildren.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; 3 brothers: Ted, Earl and Cecil; and 2 sisters: Thelma and Virginia (Gee Gee.)
Bette Allen
May 18, 1925 - October 15, 2018
Bette Allen, age 93 of Greenville, IL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL. The funeral and visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, Greenville, IL on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Visitation 9 am to 11 am. Funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Greenville, IL. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, Bond County Hospice and/or The Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family asks for memorials in lieu of flowers.
Bette was born on May 18, 1925 in Greenville, IL to Orey Oscar and Minnie Lenora (Banning) Davis. She married Melvin Alfred Allen in Carlinville, IL on May 18, 1945. They met while Melvin was home on leave from the United States Navy.
She was a member of the First Christian Church and a VFW Ladies Auxillary member.
Bette enjoyed many activities: Bowling in leagues, traveling, motorcycle riding, and was a member of the Throttle Jockey Motorcycle Club in the 50’s and 60’s. She was a St. Louis Cardinal Fan, liked to hit the gambling boat every now and then, and she fed birds every day and enjoyed sitting outside watching them. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grand and great grandchildren.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; 3 brothers: Ted, Earl and Cecil; and 2 sisters: Thelma and Virginia (Gee Gee.)
May 18, 1925 - October 15, 2018
Bette Allen, age 93 of Greenville, IL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL. The funeral and visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, Greenville, IL on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Visitation 9 am to 11 am. Funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Greenville, IL. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, Bond County Hospice and/or The Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family asks for memorials in lieu of flowers.
Bette was born on May 18, 1925 in Greenville, IL to Orey Oscar and Minnie Lenora (Banning) Davis. She married Melvin Alfred Allen in Carlinville, IL on May 18, 1945. They met while Melvin was home on leave from the United States Navy.
She was a member of the First Christian Church and a VFW Ladies Auxillary member.
Bette enjoyed many activities: Bowling in leagues, traveling, motorcycle riding, and was a member of the Throttle Jockey Motorcycle Club in the 50’s and 60’s. She was a St. Louis Cardinal Fan, liked to hit the gambling boat every now and then, and she fed birds every day and enjoyed sitting outside watching them. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grand and great grandchildren.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; 3 brothers: Ted, Earl and Cecil; and 2 sisters: Thelma and Virginia (Gee Gee.)
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