Dorothy V. Allen

Dorothy V. Williamson Allen, 86, of New Matamoras, Ohio, died December 9, 2008, at home. She was born August 27, 1922 in Sistersville, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lando Williamson and Catherine M. Doran Williamson. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Matamoras Nazarene Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn F. Allen in 2004; a son, Donald P. Allen, Sr. in 2004; and brothers, Melvin Williamson and Bill Willliamson. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Dawn Allen of Bridgeport, Ohio; grandson, Donald P. Allen, Jr.; granddaughter, Terry Lynn Allen; great-grandson, Lawrence Preston Allen; sister, Madyline Maxwell; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 at the New Matamoras Nazarene Church, New Matamoras, Ohio with the Rev. David Hyde and the Rev. Charlie Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in the New Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Matamoras Nazarene Church or to Sistersville Church of the Nazarene.