of Bryant, AR
June 25, 1939 - June 20, 2021
Christiane ''Chris'' M. Allison, 81, passed away on June 20, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1939, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
She met her husband of 64 years, Harold, in England while he was stationed there while in the Air Force. They first met when she was competing in a beauty pageant.
Chris was a wonderful, loving, caring and compassionate mother. She wanted her children to have what she didn't have - a happy childhood - and she succeeded. She always made birthdays and Christmas extra special - she didn't have a birthday party until her 50th surprise birthday party given by her children. Mom rode horses even though she was scared, but she did it because the children were riding. She loved her Branson trips with her daughters; they went for 17 years until her health began to decline. She could walk circles around them shopping and walking. There was a time she climbed Pinnacle Mountain once a week.
Chris was always sending cards - birthdays, anniversary, mother's and father's day, sympathy, congratulations, etc. Her children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends were all recipients of this kind gesture; she even had a box divided with different types of cards. Chris was a very caring and thoughtful person who loved to bless others with gifts or words of comfort and encouragement.
Chris taught herself how to type on a manual typewriter and to do shorthand. She could type 200 words per minute. She worked for Blaylock and Associates Engineering Firm for forty-five years; she retired in 2008.
Chris is survived by her husband, Harold; her son, Steve (Cortney) Allison; two daughters, Debra (Bill) Harvey and Monica (Stan) Wilder; four grandchildren, Krystle (Jason) Hall, Derek (fiancee Lindsey Trussell) Harvey, Jake (Braylin) Allison, Jared Allison; two bonus grandchildren, Geni (Jeremy Mimms) and Larry Wilder; two great grandchildren, Hayden and Madison Hall; two bonus great grandchildren, Brayden and Marlie Mimms.
The family would like to thank Tiffany Calaway, mom's nurse at her PCP's office, for all that she did for us as well as loving and caring for mom; she has been a blessing to us. Also, we would like to thank the many people at Arkansas Hospice who compassionately cared for mom during the last few weeks. Another thank you to Sherry Heathcox and Andrea Meurer for the stuffed dog they brought to mom she loved it and had it on her bed the whole time.
Thank you to all who visited mom and who are here today to honor her and help comfort her family. Thank you for the calls, words of comfort and compassion, love and prayers sent our way.
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20 Condolence(s)
JOYCE Hightower
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Sympathy to Harold and family. Eddie and Joyce Hightower
JOYCE Hightower
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Eddie and were sad to see your wife's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family
Earl Smith
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Nancy ;and I were sorry to hear about Chris. During my years working at Blaylock Threet, She was always helpful and cheerful. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Sharon & Sam Gray
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Chris & Harold were our neighbors across the street for many years. They were always caring & watchful of our place when we were gone we consider them great friends. They were missed when they moved away & we send Harold & family love & prayers to bring comfort & peace.
Mel Stogner
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Sending our love and prayers to you all. I have wonderful memories of my time spent with you all. Love and God bless, Mel
Andrea Meurer
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Carl and I send our sympathy and sorrow in losing dear Chris in this life. She was the best office manager ever and a loving, friendly lady. We hope to see her in the eternal life one day and she will greet all of us with open arms and a lovely “Bonjour, mes amis.â€
Lydia Lee
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Debra: so very sorry about the passing of your mom. I will be adding you and your family to my prayers. From what I just read, she was an awesome mom!
Josiane Turner
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
It's always hard to lose a loved one; but if we put our trust in the Living God, He is just and faithful to carry us through anything. I have fond memories of Chris and I going shopping, she loved even more than I, we would have such good fun, looking for "sale" signs. Getting to my house and my husband would have a meal that he prepared for us, she always reminded me of this, just 2 weeks ago, she mentioned it! yes, we are going to miss her. I don't believe she would want to come back, being with the Lord now...we all need to make sure we are going to get to heaven and be with her. Peace and prayers to the family.
rick and valerie torres
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Debra and Bill thoughts and prayers for you guys and your entire family...so sorry to hear the news.
Sherry Hethcox
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
She will be greatly missed, she was a wonderful person and a very dear friend. My condolences and prayers for her family.
Robert and Pam Hodges
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
May perpetual light shine upon her. May the peace of the Holy Spirit be with all her family.
Love,
Robert, Pam and Natalie Hodges
Chris Cotton
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
You will be missed Christine. You were a joy to work with.ðŸ™
John & Connie Smith
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to Monica and her family.
Tiffany Calaway
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Mrs. Chris was a very special lady who would light up the office each time she visited. It was so evident how she cared for her family & very much wanted to be able to continue with that same level of care though her health would not allow. Prayers & honor to the entire family. Your mom was beautiful inside & out.
Patricia Smith
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Dear Family, I send my sincere condolences. I know first hand about how lovely your Mom was having worked with her for many years. We also walked together many miles around the neighborhood of the office of Blaylock Threet at lunch time. I was younger but had a hard time keeping up with her on those hills while she talked about her love for her family. May the Lord give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Troy and Regina threet
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Dearest respect for you all and prayers for all your family we loved Chris
Ronald Routh
Monday, June 21, 2021
Our prayers are with you as you face such sadness. What a beautiful and honoring obituary.
All of us at Pulaski County Juvenile will be praying for you.
Elaine & Bill Rice
Monday, June 21, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers for this lovely family. Chris was a beautiful person.
Gloria Kelly
Monday, June 21, 2021
Debra, you & your family are in my prayers
Makka Wheeler
Monday, June 21, 2021
Such a beautiful celebration of her life! My prayers, love and hugs are with the family!
Chris was a beautiful woman, inside and out!