Bess, best known as “Tish”, was born on October 26, 1924, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Benjamin Richard Hammett and Flossie Dodd Hammett. Tish married Bishop Julius Allen in 1946 and together had five wonderful children: Bishop, Ruthe, Bud, Art and Dodd. She is survived by her five children and their
spouses, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Tish enjoyed a very fulfilling career at Frito Lay in Irving, Texas, for 37 fruitful years. She made many lifelong friends throughout her career and thoroughly enjoyed her work.
Tish was happiest when she was in the presence of her large, loving family and extended family. Her unending energy and hospitality was contagious to all she met.
The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home on Northwest Highway in Dallas. Reverend Cheryl Popple will be officiating. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Mrs. Allen’s name.