In loving memory of

Deborah Allen
March 29, 2012

In loving memory of Deborah Allen , age 47, who passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. Deborah was a wonderful mother and her children were the most important thing to her.
She is survived by daughters, Makayla, Karrissa, and Briana; mother Arutha Allen and father Will Allen; sisters Sheila Allen and Tonya Sambou and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6, 2012 at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison at 12 noon. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Deborah's family.

Tributes

briana cece allen wrote on Apr 4, 2017:

"Love you, your still on my mind. "

michael wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"in 1984 iwas a electrical engineering student i stoped at the concoarse uptown madison to have a drink and chill around happy hour when a ms irby approached me and said my daughter and her friend would like to meet you . and by you a drink it was a lot of fun they were both young and beautifull who could say no to that !the other debie grew up in greenbush off park st our old italian neighbohood .later through the 80s debbie and her boyfriend michael would come see our band she cracked me up when she would let michael G have it ,she spoke her mind i love that ,i was never a close friend but she would always say hey you when she saw me ,michael passed away ,years flew by and time the enemy of us all temperd only by Gods love and grace makes the most difficult periods of our life bearable,i would hope someone would post a few pictures of deborah when she was young what a beautiful smile. i only found out a week ago 10/1/13 so if my sentiments languish in cyberspace unread , Deborah may God s peace and blessings rest upon you in Jesus name Amen!"

Charisse Petrin wrote on Sep 24, 2013:

"Hi im charisse even though i never met deborah i just wanted to say i have met her amazing children and they are super funny and sweet and may you rest in peace knowing that your girls are ok even though it is hard"

briana wrote on Sep 24, 2013:

"i love you mommy, i think about you everyday. you're my motivation. the reason of it all "

Makayla Allen wrote on Mar 22, 2013:

"It's almost been a year mom, still can't believe your gone. I miss you."

Claudette Jones wrote on Apr 5, 2012:

"I was able to spend a week with Deborah in Orlando and Tampa Florida. We flew to Orlando, went to MGM Studios, Univeral Studios and in Tampa, went to Busch Gardens. We HAD A BALL without our children...we laughed, danced and were the queens of Florida for a week. I will always remember the fun we had and will miss her. I send my love and prayers to my nieces. Love you all Auntie Claudette"

Tonya Sambou wrote on Apr 5, 2012:

"My heart aches with so much pain and sorrow. I feel that I am in a dream that wont allow me to wake, but its real, all so real, my sister is gone. This is all happening way to soon she has, so much to see and do, but she has been called to rest and we'll all just have to do our best. I will always miss my big sister. Her smile her laughter, and even her strong opinionated character will be missed for ever and ever. Love and cherish those around you, because tomorrow is never promised. Deborah has left behind three well raised beautiful young girls, soon to be women. Until my dying day I will love and care for them as I care for my own. Deborah, rest in peace. "

Chris Behrens wrote on Apr 5, 2012:

"Sheila and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the Good Lord keep you strong and watch over you all. Try to remember all the wonderful memories your Mom, sister, daughter and aunt brought into your lives. It will be these memories that will make you smile and know she will always be with you. Love to you all."

Bajalang baldeh wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"she wasn't my real mother but she loved and care for me like the women that gave birth to me. i look up to a strong independent women like her. i can for sure say i will miss hearing bye baby, call me when yall done and the kisses she gave us before leaving the house. RIP God-mother"

Briana Cecelia Allen wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"My mother was the most hard working, obedient and loving person i will or anyone else has known. she is strong, even through her bad days. There is not a day i will travel with out thinking of Deborah Allen, your legacy will be forever."

Maya wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Sending my love and prayers to the Allen family. Hope you can find strength during this incredibly difficult time."

Karrissa Allen wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"My mother was the most strongest, independent women you will ever know. I know that she is in a better place, and is looking down at me, my sisters and the rest of my family. Rest in paradise mom. "