Allen, Murriel 87, was born August 10, 1927 in NC and went home to her Lord on October 15, 2014. She was preceded by her husband, Richard Allen and her brother JC Sparks. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne (Joyce), David (Barbara) and Kelly (Nam). Two grandsons, Daryl (Debbie) Allen and Daniel (Dawn) Allen and six great grandchildren. Also two brothers, Wade Sparks of Alabama and Bill Sparks of North Carolina. Services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM at Seminole Heights Baptist Church at 801 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa. Interment will be at Garden of Memories following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seminole Heights Baptist Church or St Jude Children's Hospital.
