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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dorothy Zeek
Allen
March 30, 1923 – September 24, 2008
Obituary
Dorothy Frances (Zeek) Allen, age 85 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.
She was born March 30, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Bass) Zeek, who peceded her in death. She was married to Harold Henley Allen January 14, 1956 in Little Rock and he preceded her in death on March 26, 1994.
Dorothy graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and first attended Christian College in Missouri. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas with a degree in music and Spanish. She was president of the Mortar Board, a member of the Panhellenic Council and a member of Chi Omega Society.
After graduation, Dorothy flew for Pan American in their South American Division and later in their European Division.
Dorothy was a member of the Woman's Book Club, Twentieth Century Club and served on the Boone County Library Board. Until her retirement, she worked for the Boone County Library. She was an accomplished pianist and spoke several languages. She was very active at St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was an EYC sponsor, Junior Choir Director, Organist, and a member of the Altar Guild.
Surviving Dorothy is her daughter, Vive Rebecca Allen of Harrison; a grandson, Joseph Robert Allen and his wife, Tera, of Harrison. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Dan C. Allen (Ret Col USAF) and his wife, Mary of Harrison; three nephews, David Allen, Christopher Allen, and Patrick Allen (Ret Maj USAF).
Cremation is under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home with a private interment in the Henley Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas at a later date. Visitation was Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Coffman Funeral Home. There was a memorial service at St. John's Episcopal Church in Harrison, Monday, September 29, 2008. The Reverend Dr. Seamus Doyle officiated.
The honorary pallbearers were Dr. Joe Bennett, Bill O. Watts, Roy Baker, Jim Carlton, Ken Bailey, Glen "Buz" Boswell, Dr. Ken Collins, Travis Turner, Beau Turner, and Joe Baldwin.
Memorials may be made to the Boone County Library, to St. John's Episcopal Church, or to the Ozark Arts Council for the "Lyric Restoration Fund".
Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
She was born March 30, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Bass) Zeek, who peceded her in death. She was married to Harold Henley Allen January 14, 1956 in Little Rock and he preceded her in death on March 26, 1994.
Dorothy graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and first attended Christian College in Missouri. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas with a degree in music and Spanish. She was president of the Mortar Board, a member of the Panhellenic Council and a member of Chi Omega Society.
After graduation, Dorothy flew for Pan American in their South American Division and later in their European Division.
Dorothy was a member of the Woman's Book Club, Twentieth Century Club and served on the Boone County Library Board. Until her retirement, she worked for the Boone County Library. She was an accomplished pianist and spoke several languages. She was very active at St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was an EYC sponsor, Junior Choir Director, Organist, and a member of the Altar Guild.
Surviving Dorothy is her daughter, Vive Rebecca Allen of Harrison; a grandson, Joseph Robert Allen and his wife, Tera, of Harrison. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Dan C. Allen (Ret Col USAF) and his wife, Mary of Harrison; three nephews, David Allen, Christopher Allen, and Patrick Allen (Ret Maj USAF).
Cremation is under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home with a private interment in the Henley Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas at a later date. Visitation was Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Coffman Funeral Home. There was a memorial service at St. John's Episcopal Church in Harrison, Monday, September 29, 2008. The Reverend Dr. Seamus Doyle officiated.
The honorary pallbearers were Dr. Joe Bennett, Bill O. Watts, Roy Baker, Jim Carlton, Ken Bailey, Glen "Buz" Boswell, Dr. Ken Collins, Travis Turner, Beau Turner, and Joe Baldwin.
Memorials may be made to the Boone County Library, to St. John's Episcopal Church, or to the Ozark Arts Council for the "Lyric Restoration Fund".
Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
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