Irene Allen

Irene Hobbs Allen

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at South Park Cemetery for Irene Allen, 91, of Roswell who passed away December 6, 2008 after a brief illness.

Irene was born on November 14, 1917 in Marlow Oklahoma to Joe Ira and Zimru Hobbs. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister, her son; David Lewis Allen, daughter; Linda Johnson and granddaughter Melanie Johnson.

Irene married John M. Allen in Duncan, Oklahoma on November 29, 1942. He also preceded her in death on December 10, 1979.

Irene graduated from the Oklahoma College for Women and was a member of the 1st Baptist Church. She has been a resident of Roswell since 1945. Irene will be missed by all that knew her.

Irene is survived by her son: John C. Allen of Houston, Texas; daughters: Caroline Beckner of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Julie Best of La Spezia, Italy; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, December 8, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Graveside

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203