Mrs. Fordonia Allen

Celebrating The Life Of Fordonia Allen: ldest child of 12 born to the late Lynn Pittman and Lola Golden. Fordonia, grew up in Webster County where she attended the public school system. At early adulthood she became the proud mother of one son James Bernard (JB) who preceded her in death. On December 11, 1934 she met and married the love of her life William Allen, whom she so lovingly called "Bill" and to this union two daughters were born Dollie Mae and Essie Mae. As a wife and homemaker she was also a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. During her service there she sang in the choir and couldn't wait for that new outfit to wear on Mother's Day Sunday. Fordonia truly loved the Lord and every night at prayer time she would say "Lord" Bless Little Ole Me." Fordonia, affectionately called Mrs. Doan, Aunt Doan and Grandma Doan opened her home to many. There you would always find a down home cooked meal with all the trimmings. With a great big heart for people, she made you feel welcomed and most of all "Loved." If there was any spare time after that then you can catch her on the fishing bank as her pastime. In her later years, Doan would love to shop and go on casino trips with her nieces, nephews and longtime friends. In 2003, her health began to decline and she was moved to Detroit, MI to be with her daughters. Living on the same block had its perks she would enjoy sitting on the porch, visiting neighbors and waving at all who rode by. For numerous years she lived with Dollie Mae where her grandchildren Cassandra (San) and John (Man) took excellent care of her. As years passed, she required even more TLC in which she received from "Very" dedicated caregivers: Tammy, Kaneisha, Faye, Melvia, Regina, Crissy, Sandy, Lynn, Sherry and Dymon. There was a special relationship of love and laughter shared with each of them. On August 5, 2014 Fordonia celebrated her 100th Birthday with family and friends in whom she had a good ole time laughing, hugging, kissing and most of all eating Dessert! Sweets, the best part of the meal as she would often say "Baby that sure is good." She left numerous life lessons to all who knew her and that legacy will continue to live on in our hearts. Fordonia's husband William (Bill), daughter

Mrs. Fordonia Allen

August 5, 1914 - May 2, 2015