Viola Allen, 92, of Beaumont died February 7, 2010. She was born in Hickory Hill, Texas and spent most of her life in the Beaumont area. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings and one step-son, John Michael Allen.
Viola is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim H. Allen; son, Larry L. Cole of Dallas; step-daughters, Kimberly J. Wolfford and Jamie K Allen-Fetters, and four step-grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, February 9 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Charles S. Kelley Chapel at the funeral home.