She was born to Oscar and Minnie (Zellers) Hall in Dahlgren, IL Oct. 25, 1911. On April 10, 1970 she married Fred Allen in Peoria. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her parents; one sister, Vera Acuff; a brother, Verne Hall; and granddaughter, Lori Fosco.
Surviving are daughter, Dawn (Leonard) Fosco of Bella Vista, AR; granddaughter, Lesli (Steven) Burkhead of Rogers, AR; great granddaughter, Emily Burkhead of Dallas, TX; great grandson, Matthew Burkhead of Rogers, AR; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allen retired from banking after a 40 year career with the Central National Bank and Commercial National Bank of Peoria. Effie was a graduate of Brown’s Business College and long time member of Glen Oak Christian Church of Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Inurnment of ashes will be at Springdale Mausoleum in Peoria at a later date. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
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