Doris Allen

Doris Evelyn Allen, 85 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late Audie Embrey and Lela Champ Embrey on April 21, 1928 in Italy, Texas. Doris graduated from Italy High School as Salutatorian in 1946. She loved to talk and visit and enjoyed cooking. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family. She is survived by her daughter, Judy LaFever and her husband, Charles of Waxahachie; her son, Donny Allen and his wife, Susan of Waxahachie; her 3 grandchildren, Robert Michael Allen, Kevin Edward Allen, Matthew Alan LaFever; her 3 great grandchildren, Baylee Allen, Blaine Allen and Lucas Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donald Allen; and also by her parents, Audie Embrey and Lela Champ Embrey. Services to celebrate her life are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Bible Baptist Church, Waxahachie, with Pastor Todd Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at the Forreston Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home. If desired, memorials may be made to the Meals on Wheels P

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