Miriam Allen

Miriam “Virginia” Allen was born February 19, 1929 in Enid, OK and was adopted on February 22, 1929 by George and Hazel Wampler of Enid, OK. She passed away November 2, 2013 in Spiro, OK. Virginia grew up in Enid, OK and graduated from Enid High School in 1947. She married Floyd D. Allen in June of 1947 and they have been married for 66 years. She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Enid where she sang in the church choir until they moved in 1962. Floyd and Virginia have resided in Spiro since 1969, and together they have owned and operated their family business, Allen Rathole Services Inc. for 26 years. She attended the United Methodist Church in Spiro for many years. Her hobbies included bowling, playing bridge, horses, yard work, and being involved in community service activities.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Floyd D. Allen of Spiro, OK; two sons, Mark D. Allen and his wife Nikki of Spiro, OK and Floyd S. Allen and his wife Judy, of Wilburton, OK; one grandson, Tracy Allen and his wife Laci of Wilburton, OK and one granddaughter, Kristy Melton and her husband Haskell of McAlester, OK. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Lexi and Tristyn Allen and Kynli Jones.

Virginia was preceded in death by her son, Leon G. Allen, and her parents, George and Hazel Wampler.

Funeral service will be 6:00 P.M. Monday, November 4, 2013, at Victory Worship Center in Spiro, OK under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

The family will visit with friends following the service at the church.

Funeral services in Enid, OK will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel, with Rev. John McLemore officiating Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid, OK.

Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com