Rita J. Allen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita J. Allen (Belleville, Kansas), who passed away on January 10, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita J. Allen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Whitley and Edna Whitley (Kackley); her husband Wayne Allen; her stepfather Elmer Nelson; her siblings, Robert Whitley (Bob), Bev Hall and Kay Zimmer; and her grandson Jeffery Allen.
She is survived by: her children, David Allen of Courtland, Patty Pillard (John) of Salina and Rick Allen (Staci) of Lee's Summit, MO; her sister Chris Garst of Topeka; her siblings-in-law, Norma Nelson of Jamestown, Gladys Olson of Smithville, MO, Ronnie Allen of Courtland and Roger Zimmer of Randall; her grandchildren, Matt Allen, Zach Allen (Kris), Tammy Allen, Samantha Gould (Randy), Ali Allen, Marci Allen (Ivan), Traci Magee (Wayland), Alyssa Caudel (Scott), Ashley Herrmann (Joel) and Analisa Smith; and her pet Sophie. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Church, and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
