died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at her residence in Alexandria, VA. She is predeceased by her husband James Rodgers Allen, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired) and her daughter Kathryn Allen. She is survived by her son Jeffery R. Allen and his wife Cindy; three grandchildren Emily Cristoforo, Elizabeth and Richard Allen; three great-grandchildren Hannah, Carter and Lucy Cristoforo. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Christine Lewis, Christopher Frantz, Rodgers "Roddy" Frantz, Ruth and Charlotte Frantz.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:00am at the National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016. Interment will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 10:00am at Arlington National Cemetery.