Beverly Corlett Allen, 92, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 in Bahama, NC. She was born on February 22, 1915 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of the late Meryl and Aimee Browning Corlett. A resident of Gull Lake, she was known as a homemaker and gourmet cook who had a love for life and passion for animals. She spent the last 17 years in NC. She attended Stephens College and graduated from Northwestern University where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority.
She is survived by daughters, Corinne Gilman and husband Morgan, of Carmel, CA; Cynthia Kelly and husband Larry of Moraga, CA; Dianne Wilson and husband Steve, of Bahama, NC; Kathleen Shull and husband George, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; her son John M. Allen, Jr. and wife Judi of Roswell, GA; her sisters Roberta Sugden of Lynchburg, VA; Margie Dillard and husband Powell of Lynchburg, VA; and 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Attorney John M. Allen.
A Funeral Mass will be offered 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 4th at St. Matthew Catholic Church. A private burial service will take place in Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 Mason Rd. Durham, NC 27712 or the Alzheimer
Stu Madison
December 2, 2007 at 12:00 amMy heart-felt condolences go out to the Allen family. Many happy memories…You are in my thoughts.
S.L.Madison
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Krea Kier Gregory
December 3, 2007 at 12:00 amI worked for your dad and uncle for a number of years. After your dad passed away, your mom would take Sue Teeters and I to lunch or dinner. Sometimes we visited her at her home. I remember one time that she took Sue and I to Chicago for the weekend. We had a great time! She was always so kind and gracious to us. I’ve wondered about her many times since she moved to NC. I know that you will all miss her very much.
My deepest sympathies.
Krea Kier Gregory
Hattie Matthews
December 4, 2007 at 12:00 amJust a note to express my condolence for the loss of your love one. During times like these, hearts are filled with grief and pain. However, please find comfort in the scripture found in the Bible at Revelation chapter 21, verse 4. It reads: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes. and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Also, please keep in your hearts and minds the resurrection hope. Cherish the hope of seeing your love one again.
You have my heart felt sympathy.
Sue Teeters
December 6, 2007 at 12:00 amDiane and family:
I have such wonderful memories of your Mom. I worked for John up until the time of his death and then spent time with Bev. One of my fondest memories was when I took Bev to a flea market. She had a great time — John was not pleased! Also, Bev, Krea Kier Gregory and I spent a weekend in Chicago. We took the train down, saw a show and shopped. We took Bev on a Chicago transit bus. She didn’t like that but was such a good sport. It was a wonderful weekend. I lost my own Mother in September so I know what you are going through. My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Sue Teeters