(23rd Dec. 1959 - 6th Nov 2026)
Was born in Chinon, Indre -et- Loire, France on a military base. Raised in Texas she met her future husband, Robert Allen, with whom she had one son, Christopher Allen. She moved from Texas to California, and later Arizona; where she spent her life caregiving. With a big smile and even bigger heart, she was quick to help others in need. She is survived by her son Christopher Allen, his wife Natalia Strange and grandson CJ Allen of Tucson, Az; brothers: Wayne Long (Janie), Brad Long (Laurie), Kevin Long of Texas, and Jay Long of Oregon; sisters: Rella Newman, Linda Wagner, Tammy Harris and Genny Grimmett of Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.