Opal Lee Allen 1934-2020
Opal Lee Allen, 85, passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born July 3, 1934, in Cameron, Missouri, to Diamon and Lucy Marler.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Johnny Burnett (married 20 years); husband Merlin Allen (married 29 years); son Johnny Burnett, Jr.; sisters Georgia Burnett, Dorothy Riley, and Betty Daniels.
She is survived by her stepson Rick Allen and his wife Frances “Frankie” of Tallahassee, Florida; stepdaughter Peggy McGinnis and her husband Butch of Cosby, Missouri; sister Virginia Ellison of Montreal, Missouri; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, great nieces, great nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
Opal had a very kind and giving heart, she will be truly missed.
Funeral services will be held at All Saints Anglican Church on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Interment and a Celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Cameron, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to All Saints Anglican Church, 3945 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.
