Nicholas Lee Allen

Nicholas Lee Allen, loving son and brother, 23, of Prairieville, LA departed this life on May 17, 2013. He was born in Thibodaux, LA on March 6, 1990 and spent his childhood years there. Nicholas graduated from St. Amant High School. He was currently attending River Parishes Community College in Sorrento and working at Logan's. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Allee Allen; father and step-mother, Ronnie and Linda Allen, sister, Megan Allen Mayhew (Zeb III); brother, Jacob Allen; half-sisters, Renee Allen McCrory (Brant) and K. Cherron Allen Philippe(Devin); half-brother, Burch Allen, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts uncles, and friends. Nicholas' love of life has been passed on by his gift of organ donation. He was able to witness this gift of life by having his grandfather received both a heart and kidney transplant which extended his life by 15years. The family wishes to thank LOPA for their respect and care. Visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church in St. James, LA, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. The family wishes to express their gratitude to St Elizabeth's Hospital in Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge and their neurosurgery staff who continued to fight for Nicholas' life when he had no fight left of his own. Thank you to the TNCC staff especially Dr. Horace Mitchell, Dr. Tomas Jacome, Jackie and Brittany for allowing Nick's final moments to be dignified. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home of Grace, PO Box 5009, Vancleave, MS 39565 to help those struggling with substance addiction. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com.