Mary Dolores Allman (Hicks), 87, went to be with the Lord on July 2nd 2020. She was born to John and Francis Hicks on 10/30/1932 where they resided in Detroit, MI. Her family then moved to AZ when she was a young child. She is survived by her younger siblings, Janet Hold and John Hicks Jr.
Dolores met her husband of 58 years, John Robert Allman (Bob) in 1951, while cruising Central Ave. in Phx, AZ. They married shortly after on 12/23/1951. Bob was stationed at the time at Lukes Air Force Base. They had 4 children; Roberta (Allman) Honeycutt, Rebecca Ann Allman, Laura Ellen Allman and John Robert Jr. Allman (Bobby). Dolores is survived by her eldest daughter Robyn Honeycutt, Son in Law Dirk Honeycutt, 3 grand-daughters , Christy & Tom Clark, Cari Escobar and Mandy Allman. As, well as 6 great-grandchildren, Trinity, Angelina, Capri and Ayris Chanley & Hunter and Cody Clark.
Dolores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. Her husband was a career US Naval seaman and served for over 20 years, including the Korean and Vietnam War. During those years the family was stationed on many different US military bases. Bob was out to sea most of the time and Dolores was home to take care of their 4 children. Bob retired from the Navy in 1969 and shortly after that, they moved back to AZ to call home. Dolores loved to pick up hobbies. In her younger years she would sew, paint, crochet, garden and even learned how to stain glass. Dolores was also an amazing cook. That was something she and Bob enjoyed doing together as he was a line cook for the Us Naval ships.
Dolores also had a love for Jesus. Her eyes would light up knowing she was going to one day be rejoicing and dancing in heaven. Her goal in life was to make sure her family would all be with her. She would always ask her loved ones, “are you going to church?”, “are you praying?”, “what do you think Jesus would do?”. She definitely had a way of words, but never made you feel judged, but always loved.
Services are TBD and will only be open to close family.
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