Evelyn Frances Allen Obituary
The passing of Evelyn Frances Allen of Diamondhead, Mississippi occurred on August 12, 2026. Evelyn, born on April 2, 1950 in Dyess, Arkansas, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Evelyn Frances Allen to show support.
Evelyn touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Evelyn’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Travis Gifford Ward and Mary Josephine Mitchell Ward; and her parents-in-law, Otis Wilmuth Allen, Sr. and Helen Tucker Farris Allen. She is survived by: her husband Otis Wilmuth Allen, Jr. of Diamondhead, Mississippi; her sons, Peterson Linzey Allen of Waveland and Gerald Thomas Allen (Shea Staskowski Allen) of Birmingham, Alabama; her granddaughter Helen Miriam Allen of Birmingham, Alabama.; her siblings, Sandra Ward Chapman (John L. Chapman) of Elberta, Alabama and Robert Mitchell Ward of Dyess, Arkansas; and her siblings-in-law, Alice Tucker Allen of Cross City, Florida, Rebecca Cary Allen Farris (Jimmy Farris) of Morton, Mississippi, Helen Gay Allen Redditt of Sidon, Mississippi and James Fredrick Allen (Melinda Burton Allen) of Greenwood, Mississippi. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
