ALLEN, Dorothy A., age 88, of Flat Rock, February 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Brinley Allen. Loving mother of Rhonda Essa and Matthew Allen. Dearest grandmother of Bryan Krystal, Gary and Bryn and great-grandmother of Daniel, Brandyn, Katerina, Savannah and Declin. She is also survived by her sisters Lillian DiMattia and Sylvia Cavins. She is preceded in death by her grandson Brandon Ludy and her parents Pete and Zelda Barzan. Her cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home.
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The foundation of my character was built, largely, by my Mimi. My childhood felt like a Disney movie because of your unconditional love and support - not only for me but our entire family. The memories I have with you are so vivid that I can close my eyes and relive them. I can hear you singing, I can feel you scratching my back until I feel asleep, I can see the perfect home you kept, I can recall our conversations.. You made perfection seem like it’s something attainable. Forever in our hearts, Rest In Peace Mimi. Gary Allen
I will cherish and love every memory we had together and will pass on all of your wisdom you gave me to my kids.
You were the truest definition of a Grandma and Mom. Anyone that knew you would just smile at the sound of your name because you were simply the best !
You taught me so many things. You taught me to love unconditionally. You and papa both gave me my love of cooking and showed me how to take care of my family. I am happy you get to be with him now. I will always cherish the times when I would lay in your lap and you would play with my hair calling me your belina❤️ I’ll always be your belina.
Rest In Peace MiMi. I love you Krystal Hohn
My Mother was very special. I never heard her say anything bad about anyone. She was an active member of her Church and made sure Rhonda and I attended Sunday School. She taught us how important Family was and made sure we had large Family gatherings. My Mother completed her circle of life with a pure heart. According to the New Testament in Matthew Chapter 5, Blessed are thy Pure Of Heart for they shall see God. It comforts me to know my Mother is in Heaven. Mom, blessed are you for your works done while on Earth. Your Loving Son, Matthew Matthew Allen
Our family so sorry to hear about Al passing ! We have such fond memories of her and the entire Allen family! Such a beautiful person woth a heart of gold! May she rest in peace!! Shannon (Kinney) Gayniers
Entering on behalf of: Rhonda —-
Mom,
It is so hard that you not here with me. You lived 15 years with me and I’ve enjoyed every minute. The last 4 yrs have been very hard on you, but now I am happy you are with God and in peace and being able to walk again and feel no pain. I cannot help but be selfish and wish you were here with me. I know that you are with Dad and Brandon now, and that makes me so, so happy. I’m sure Dad had spaghetti waiting for you. You were the best Mother a daughter could have. You were always there when I needed you and you loved me unconditionally. You were the best MiMi my boys could ever have; you just showed them love every step of the way. I will see you one day and I know that you will have open arms waiting for me. I love you more than words can say.....your loving daughter, Rhonda. RHONDA LYNN ALLEN ESSA
Gone but never forgotten.. Bryan
Mom Allen was just that...a Mom to me. In growing up with her devoted daughter, Rhonda Lynn, she treated me as if I were her daughter (when I was good AND bad ; ). We had been neighbors since 1959, so close we became. I loved and respected Mrs. Allen and cannot think of any wrong she had ever done. She was kind, considerate and a good Christian all her life. She will be missed by so very many as she touched many hearts. RIP Mom Allen. I love you! Your Louisa. XO Louise Dunne Hamilton
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