Leona Allen

Leona Allen, 90, of Hillsboro passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Aaron Kalbas and Rev. Michael Nemec officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday prior to service time at the church.

Born June 19, 1927 in Malone, she was the daughter of Louis and Minnie (Huse) Krueger. She grew up in the Malone area where she attended school. On February 9, 1951, Leona was united in marriage to J. B. Allen, Jr. and he preceded her in death on April 7, 1995. She was a housewife, consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics, and was employed as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

A faithful and loving servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Leona was member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Known for being a dedicated warrior for anyone in need, she would take prayer request and pray daily even after she lost the sense of her sight.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; son, Walter Allen on September 4, 2015; four brothers, Walter, Alvin, Henry, and Edward Krueger; and four sisters, Bertha Krueger, Mae Hill, Esther Krueger, and Amanda Kochuba.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Robinson and husband, Ken, of Hillsboro; three grandchildren, Chris Allen, Jennifer Allen, and Pam Kalbas and husband, Aaron; eight great-grandchildren; Lynnsey Bonner and husband, Dempsey, Haley Kepple, Justice McDaniel, Derek Allen, Dacy Allen, Elizabeth Kalbas, Ethan Kalbas, and Elijah Kalbas; two great-great grandchildren, Landon and Riggin Pannell; and two sisters-in-law, Mozelle Kelley of Burleson and Barbara Krueger of West.

Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 915 Corsicana Hwy., Hillsboro, TX 76645.

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Christ Lutheran Church
915 Corsicana Hwy Hillsboro, TX 76645

Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Christ Lutheran Church
915 Corsicana Hwy Hillsboro, TX 76645

Burial

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Hillcrest Garden of Memory
3838 State Highway 22 Hillsboro, TX 76645