Lillian Rose Allen, 85, of Van Buren, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Fort Smith. She was born March 29, 1937 in Nova Scotia, Canada to the late Alexander and Pearl (Bower) Holland. She had been a secretary at Fort Chaffee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Allen; and a daughter, Sheryl Watkins.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Sanders of Roland, and Shelly West of Van Buren; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Trent Pursley, Landon Pursley, Brad Watkins, Ashley West, Adina West, and Kirby Watkins.
Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
The family will visit with friends from 11:30 a.m. until service time, Monday, May 23, 2022, at the funeral home.
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