Evelyn Proctor Allen

Evelyn P. Allen, 79, of Emporia, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She was born December 22, 1936, daughter of the late Russell and Ora Proctor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Simmons; three brothers, Bynum, Arnold and Pete Proctor and wife, Martha; two sisters, Doris Bankie and Jean Pair and husband, Roger “Dickie Pair. Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband, Sherman Allen; their children, Marian StClair (Tim), Mary Smith (Howard), Doris Ozmar (Jim), Lois Hobbs (Mike), Ronnie Allen (Linda) and Kenneth Allen; a brother, Bobby Proctor (Doris); a number of grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 Friday, May 6 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Independence United Methodist Church or to Lebanon United Methodist Church.