Mrs. Dorothy Jewell Allen's Obituary
Dorothy Jewell Allen passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021, at the age of 95, due to complications of Alzheimer’s. She was well loved by her family and friends. She was born in Hollywood, AL on May 15, 1925. After traveling all over the U.S. and other countries, in 1998 she and Ray moved to Fallbrook, California to be closer to family.
A military wife for over 25 years, she was a strong woman, caring for her children on her own while Ray was serving his country.
She loved children, which definitely showed when her grandchildren and great grandchildren were born. She had a passion for cooking, sewing and gardening. Although in a better place, she will be missed by those who knew and love her.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, James & Priscilla Matthews, her husband Ray, and two sons, Samuel & Jerry Allen, two sisters, Leola Pritchett & Mildred Brewster, four brothers, Robert, Herman, Marvin and Benjamin Matthews, one grandson Jonathan Allen.
She is survived by her daughter, Melvina Williams, daughter-in-law Iris Allen, five grandchildren, Christy (Hans) Molenkamp, Karen Williams, James & Joseph Allen, Jared Park, one sister Bernice Baty, four grandsons, Nathan & Ian Molenkamp, Fredrick & Thomas Allen-Hobe, many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy’s memorial service will be held June 7, 2021 at Rudder Funeral Home in Scottsboro. Visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. with service at 2:00 p.m. If you have a memory to share there will be time during the service for you to speak. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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