Dorothy Lucille Allen

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8On June 27, 2016, God opened his arms to receive an angel. Dorothy Allen was born in Refugio, Texas on April 3, 1930 to Alzo and Willie Mae Bland. She graduated from Refugio High School. A few years later, Dorothy received her Cosmetology license. She also attended Houston Community College. In August of 1983, she received her Associate in Applied Science Degree. Dorothy became a para-educator in the Houston Independent School District for twenty-five years, receiving multiple awards and certifications. Dorothy was a member of Free Will Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of her brother, the late Reverend Martin Bland. She was a faithful member of the choir. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thurman James Allen; sisters Teresia Ryans, Joyce Stafford; brothers Martin Bland, Gene Bland and Jimmy Stafford. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Debra (Elvin) Price, Jr. and Renee Bland; grandchildren Denitria (Eric) Preston, Elvin (Tiffany) Price III, great grandson Aiden Preston, other relatives and friends.