Willie Jane Green Allen, known affectionately as Memaw, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1935, in Independence, LA, and was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Memaw was a beloved member of the Baton Rouge community and will be remembered for her kind heart and constant smile. She was known for her classy and flashy wardrobe, and loved dressing up in costumes for theme parties with her daughter-in-law, Sherri. Memaw had a successful career in banking for 18 years before retiring and later returning to work for the Louisiana Hospital Association for 15 years. She was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Baton Rouge Garden Club, where she shared her love of gardening with her fellow members. Memaw is survived by her sons, Greg Allen (Mary Allen), and Richard Allen (Sherri Allen); grandchildren, Ryan Allen (Dr. Samantha Allen), Matthew Allen (Lindsey Allen), Erica Fink (Austin Fink), Gabrielle Miller, Christiana Fugute, (Riley Fugute), and Gabriella Giammona; great-grandchildren, Olivia Grace Allen, Izzy Marie Allen, Adeline Jane Fink, Chloe Frances Fink, Alessandra Theresa Giammona, Greyson Edward Giammona, and Lyle Louis Allen; brothers, Hubert L. Green, and Glenn D. Green; and a host of other loving family members and friends. Memaw is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Allen; parents, Will and Betsy Green; brother, Milton Green; grandparents, Edward and Zelma Garon; and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. William Allen. Visitation will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 9:30am until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Greg and Mary, all the care givers and neighbors who took care of Memaw in her final days. She was loved by all and always had a smile for everyone. Memaw will always be remembered as a lady who brought joy and laughter to all those around her. As the song "She's a Lady" by Tom Jones plays, may she rest in peace at the gates of Heaven. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com
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