Chesterfield, MO: Margaret Elizabeth Allen “Betty” (nee: Welden), passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, of 54 years, Raymond McCloud Allen. They are survived by their three children, Kenneth (Chris), Thomas (the late Lori), and Patricia. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Christy (Paul Benny), Jake Allen (Knichole), Luke Allen, Blake Allen (Nicole), Tara Allen, Jon Allen, Kim (Mike Cusick), Jim Allen, Jeremy Gatzert, and Mary Allen; and 19 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Bella, Sophia & George Benny; Abigayl, Lucas, Cheyenne, & Charlotte Allen; Jade, Hope & Wayne Oberhellmann; Nathan Cusick; Dylan Jackson, Dakota, Destiny, James, Jay and Juliana Allen; and JT Allen, and her sister D’Jeanne Stevens of Mexico, Mo.
Known as the family historian, Betty was an active member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was an active gardener and supporter of many charitable organizations through her life. As she became less physically active she continued to knit for the homeless and sent cards to people in nursing homes. People can make contributions in her memory to the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
A memorial service will be held on March 15th, 2023 at 11 am. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at the fellowship hall of Church of the Resurrection 1330 Schoettler Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017.