Billie E. Allen, age 88, of Fulton, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 16, 2012. She was born to Will and Willie Murphree on February 4, 1924 in Chandler, Texas. Her family later moved to Kilgore, Texas where she attended Kilgore Junior college. Billie accepted Christ at an early age while attending church in Kilgore, Alice, and Rockport, Texas as well as Oklahoma City North McArthur Church of Christ as a charter member for many years.
Billie was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, William (Bill) Allen Jr.; Her son, William Allen III; and her sister Maxine Hudspeth. She is survived by her daughters Sharon Jacob of Edmond OK. and Linda Burgress of Fulton, TX..; son in law Charles Jacob; grandchildren, Charles Jacob, Jr. (Melanie), Angie Lawson (Greg); Holly Davis (Sam); and great grandchildren, Sammy, Ross, and Lily Davis; Alex and Cooper Lawson as well as many nieces and nephews.
Billie worked as a draftsman with Lane Wells and Exxon-Mobile for over 30 years. She had a strong work ethic, working hard all her life. After retiring, Billie and Bill moved to Fulton, Texas. She dedicated her life to supporting and loving her family. Billie was a very loving mother and devoted wife. Always putting others first. She always remembered the many birthdays and especially liked Christmas and being with family. It was also quite common to see Billie working in the yard, pulling weeds and tending and watering her lawn. She was truly an inspiration to all who knew her over many years.
Visitation will be held, Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Home, 6600 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Chapel. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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