Laurene Louise Allton, age 90, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly Houston, TX, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Youngtown, AZ. She was born on March 7, 1930, to the late George Louis and Lessie Myrtle (Taylor) Neely in Sullivan, MO. She graduated from Mulberry Grove IL High School and attended Southern IL University, Carbondale, IL. On February 12, 1965, she married Harry E. Allton, Jr. in Alton, IL. She was formerly married to Paul O. Wood. Laurene worked as a Plant Assigner for Southwestern Bell for 33 years. She was a member of Westbury Baptist Church, Houston, TX. She enjoyed teaching children in Sunday School and Bible study.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry E. Allton Jr., and her son, Eric Lewis Allton, and five siblings. Laurene is survived by her two loving daughters, Patti Johnson of Saint Peters, MO and Michelle Williams of Phoenix, AZ; two siblings, Cleda Perkins (Larry) and Carl Neely; four grandsons, Joseph Steward (Kelly), Matthew Williams, Harrison Allton (Alyssa) and Hunter Allton; three great-grandchildren, and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 4525 Bissonnet St., Bellaire, TX 77401. Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Folds of Honor organization in Laurene's name. The Folds of Honor mission has carried forth this singular, noble mission; to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. Motto: Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. www.foldsofhonor.org (918) 274-4700.
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