Mary Elizabeth White Allen, daughter of the late Carroll and Mary White, was born at Libertyville, St. Francois County, Mo., August 25, 1865, and departed this life at her home in Elvins, Mo., January 19, 1942, age 77 years, 5 months, 19 days.

She was united in marriage to Jim Allen in 1883 and to this union eight children were born. Her husband, three sons and one daughter preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Charles and Ben Allen of Elvins; Lee Allen, Madison, Ill., and Ruth Allen McCrorey of Elvins. She also leaves two sisters to mourn her passing: Mrs. W. M. Jones and Mrs. M. Landrum, both of Farmington; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She professed faith in Christ and united with the United Baptist Church of Doe Run as a girl and her membership remained there until her death. She lived a true Christian life and leaves a host of friends besides her relatives to mourn her passing.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the old Pendleton United Baptist Church in Doe Run, conducted by Rev. D. D. Seger, pastor of the Elvins Baptist Church. Interment was in the Pendleton Cemetery. Sparks Service.
[The Lead Belt News/Friday, Jan. 23, 1942]