Eula Mae Allen

She was a dedicated and loving "First Lady" for close to 63 years, and was a dedicated member of the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of Gibson, LA. She also served as a member of the senior choir and the Golden Voices. She was a member of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., the State of LA Baptist Missionary Convention and the Louisiana 5th District Baptist Association where she formerly served as Treasurer of the Ministers Wives Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, the Rev. James Allen, Sr.; son, Dennis Allen (Janell); daughter, LaFern A. Jones; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; brother, Charles Bellizana; sisters, Joan Clark, Wilma Hawkins, Carolyn B. McGill (Jerry), Janet B. Ruffin, Brenda Aubert, and Carmie W. Bolden; sister-in-law, Joyce Billizon; devoted niece, Deadre D. Short; devoted caretaker, Elaine Parker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sons, James, Jr. and Anthony Allen; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; parents, Jack and Vellia Bellizana; brother, Jack Billizon; sisters, Delores Cheavis, Eloise Payne and Wavernell Belcher.

A walk-through public viewing will be conducted from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Jones Funeral Home chapel located at 230 S. Hollywood Road in Houma. Public viewing will resume from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4928 N. Bayou Black Drive in Gibson, LA. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. (The public is encouraged to comply with all CDC regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. (Also note during service time, seating capacity will be limited to 25% capacity of church).

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.