Dorothy Jean Allen

September 20, 1943 – November 9, 2026

Dorothy Jean Allen, 83, of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, passed away on November 9, 2026.

Dorothy was born on September 20, 1943, in Coalville, Utah, to David Hilburn McKee and Viola Mary McCown.

Dorothy was a woman of remarkable strength, kindness, and resilience. Throughout her life, she taught her family the importance of being strong, surviving life's challenges, and always showing kindness to others. Above all else, Dorothy considered being a mother her greatest accomplishment, and her family was the center of her world.

Dorothy had a wonderful sense of humor and found laughter in just about everything. She loved listening to old country music, and purple was her favorite color. All are invited to wear purple to her celebration of life in her honor. Dorothy’s idea of a perfect day was simple: plenty of naps, good food, and time to relax. She also enjoyed watching her favorite television shows, even if she couldn't always hear what was happening! Dorothy found happiness in life's little pleasures and had a way of bringing smiles and laughter to those around her.

Dorothy is survived by Dorothy leaves behind her five children, Sheila Allen, Gary Allen, D, Shanna Parker, Tina Thompson, and Threina Allen; her siblings, DW McKee, Mike McKee, Paul McKee, Juanita Miller, Phyllis Holmes, and Sue Cooper; and her beloved grandchildren, Melody, Mike, Amy, Jazzmyn, Kwenton, Victor, Anthony, Phaizaun, Marlayna, Tisha, Michael, Freddie, Alonzo, and Connor. She is also survived by her cherished great-grandchildren, Lily, Cheyenne, Psalm, Marley, Jayden, Czaraphina, Chaston, Logan, Mavryk, Ryder, Jaxton, Kingston, Kalem, Kenny, Kiyomi, and Beau, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will forever treasure her memory. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, David and Viola McKee; her daughter Donna; her brothers, Frank Sinclair, Leon McKee, Cecil McKee, and Floyd McKee; and her sisters, Mae Gaither, Glenda Faye, Chloe, and Ruth Ann McKee.

Dorothy will be remembered for her strength, her laughter, her kindness, and the unconditional love she had for her family. Her legacy lives on through the generations she helped raise and the countless memories shared with those who loved her.

A funeral service celebrating Dorothy's life will be held on

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A committal service will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy's family will forever cherish the love, laughter, and memories she leaves behind.

Pallbearers will be Gary Allen, Freddie Clark, Connor Cregan, Anthony Dihn, Phaizaun Dihn, Alonzo Greenwood, Michael Thompson, and Victor Whitney.