Obituaries

March 31, 1930 to February 10, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Audrey E. Allen, 87, of Rensselaer, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at her home.

She was born March 31, 1930 in Medaryville, to the late Alfred and Georgia Wilson Archer. On Aug. 2, 1947, she married James A. Allen. He passed away Oct. 18, 2004.

She is survived by: 
James A. (Bonnie) Allen, Jr., Rensselaer, Son 
Rev. Leonard (Judy) Allen, Medaryville, Son 
Stephen (Kathie) Allen, Francesville, Son 
Joy (Greg) Hazelbaker, Medaryville, Daughter 
7 Grandchildren: James III, Ronnie, Leonard Jr., Tracy, Kim, Tony and Jill 
Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren 
Florine Bonnell, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Alfred and Georgia Wilson Archer, Parents 
James A. Allen, Sr., Husband 
Sammy Archer, Brother 
Alfred Archer, Brother 
Fred Archer, Brother 
Leona Lewark, Sister

Mrs. Allen was a registered nurse, having worked at St. Mary Medical Center in Gary, and Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer. She was also proud to be a devoted pastor's wife for over 30 years. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. She loved her cat, Miss Kitty, very much. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren very much. She will be dearly missed.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Independence Cemetery,  Medaryville, with Rev. Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.