Mary Elizabeth Allen passed away peacefully June 3, 2023 at home in Hanford, Ca. Mary was born in New York City, June 28, 1924 to Michael and Bridget Gillespie. Mary married J.O. Allen (deceased), She had seven children, Michael (Wife, Angela), Brian, (deceased), Brenda (Husband, George), Linda (Husband, Jonathan, deceased), David, (Wife, Rhonda), James (deceased), and Kevin (deceased). She also had 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.
One of her greatest accomplishments was teaching. She was a master teacher and her grandchildren had the privilege of being homeschooled by her. Mary had the gift of gab; she could talk with anyone and more importantly, she was a wonderful listener. Her life experiences gave her insights to human nature. Being the child of immigrants, a military wife, a mother of seven, and traveling extensively helped shape her into a strong, kind, generous woman
There will be a visitation/wake from 4-8pm on July 5, 2023 at Victor Valley Mortuary. Catholic Mass will be at 10:00am on July 6, 2023 at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 15512 6th St, Victorville, CA 92395. Graveside to follow at Victor Valley Memorial Park, 17150 C St. Victorville, Ca 92395.
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