Jane Elanor Allen

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Memorial Service
First Presbyterian Church
Yellville, AR  72687
Thursday, March 30, 2023
10:00 am
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First Presbyterian Church
PO Box 6
Yellville, AR  72687

Jane Elanor Allen

of Yellville, AR

September 24, 1933 - March 20, 2023

Jane Elanor Allen, age 89, of Yellville, Arkansas, died Monday, March 20, 2023.

She was born September 24, 1933, in Blaunox, Pennsylvania, to the late Vera Malcolm and Charlie Cashdollar. She graduated from Aspenwall High School about 1951.

She worked for five years as a secretary in a refrigeration company while her future husband was serving in the army in Germany. Jane met William (Bill) Ray Allen in Pittsburgh through a family connection and considered him to be the love of her life. On one visit back to Pennsylvania, Bill got off the airplane with wedding rings in his hand. They married in Pittsburgh on March 16, 1956, and moved to Kankakee, Illinois, where they worked in a drywall business for a few years. In 1960, they moved to Rantoul, Illinois, where they owned and operated Civic Construction Company. Jane was the brains behind the operation.

Jane and Bill worked in their construction business until 1973, when they moved to Yellville, Arkansas, where Bill was raised. They then opened Allen Farms where they raised beef cattle, turkeys, and honeybees. The Allens were named the ''Marion County Farm Family of the Year'' in 1976. After Bill died, in 1982, she worked 20 years for McDonald's.

Through all the years of her life she was the ''Kool-Aid Mom'' helping to guide young people through challenging times. Jane loved participating in the First Presbyterian Church of Yellville, where she was a member since 1973. She made sure her children and grandchildren attended church every Sunday. Jane's favorite thing in life was for all the family to gather and eat together. In fact, for many years she made her own bread, pasta, and canned her own fruit and vegetables. She only began eating mostly store bought food after her stroke in 2017.
Together Jane and Bill had three children. Cindy was born in October 1958, Bill II was born in March 1960, and Nancy was born in April 1961.

She is survived by her son Bill Allen II and daughter Nancy Allen of Yellville, two grandsons, William Ray Allen III of Buford, and Casey Michael Allen of Yellville, and 5 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Ray Allen, and her daughter Cindy Allen.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial service will be 10:00 am Thursday, March 30, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Yellville.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Yellville.

Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

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Sarah Farmer Earll
Bella Vista, AR
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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Allens were our neighbors and friends during the 1970s. So sorry for the loss of this great matriarch, and blessings to Nancy and the rest of the family.

Karl Buchanan
La Mesa, NM
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

RIP

Melanie Coleman (Mel)
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

They broke the mold when they made Grandma (as we called her around the house). She was always on the go, loved her grand dogs as much as Nancy if not more. She meant so much and touched so many lives including mine that I just cannot put into words. I am very grateful for being able to be able to spend the time with her that I was able to, & to be a part of her live as much as she was of mine. I love you Nan, I am always here when you need me. Love you too Bill, Will & Case.

Many prayers to ease your pain sending your way

Barbara Davenport
Yellville, Ar.,
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

So sorry for your loss of your mom. My sympathy and condolences to the family.

Cathy Brightwell
Yellville, AR
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

So sorry for the family. Jane was such a nice lady. Prayers...

Travis Hanson
Grand Prairie, TX
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Monday, March 27, 2023

R I P

Donna (Benton) Treat
Big Flat, AR
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Monday, March 27, 2023

We lived by bill and Jane for years. They was very close friends to my mom and dad. I was friends with Nancy little bill and Cindy. We got lots of memories over in the Cowan Barnes community. Lots of turkeys over by are house. Lol. I pray for little bill and Nancy. Hope God will give you peace at this sorrowful time. I would always visit with Jane at McDonald’s Very good lady.

Roger Barrett
Yellville, AR
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Monday, March 27, 2023