Bettie Sue Allen

Bettie Duke Allen of Muncie, Indiana passed away on July 8, 2021, at Five Star Residences of Clearwater, Indianapolis, Indiana. Bettie was born in Summitville, Tennessee on March 8, 1937, to Molly and Houston Duke. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Radiology. She began her career at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie Indiana as a Radiology Technician. After thirty successful years, she retired as the Administrative Director of Radiology. Bettie was a cherished mother of two and friend to many. She will be remembered for her love of Christ and of family, kindness, generosity and unwavering support of those in need. She loved family time playing cards, had a wonderful sense of humor and an impeccable fashionable style. Bettie is survived by her sister, Barbara Jane Stephens (James Ferretti); sister-in-law, Jeanie Duke; son, Stephen Allen (Cheryll Allen); and daughter, Kimberly Allen Rackliffe (Mark Rackliffe). She also was a loving grandmother to Haley Rackliffe and Brandon Allen (Deanna); and great grandmother to Risten and Dresden Allen. Her blended family grandchildren, Landra Phillips and Erica Phillips, affectionately knew her as Mackie. Funeral Services will be held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on July 17. Bettie will be buried in the family plot in Summitville, Tennessee, next to her beloved family members that have preceded her in death. Flowers may be sent to Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129. Phone, 615.893.2742 Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 has been entrusted with local arrangements.