Thelma Allen was born on July 2, 1928 in Greenville, Mississippi to Millie Ann Owens and Joel Perkins, who preceded her in death, along with sons Charles Allen(Irene), Kenneth Allen, and Jeffery Allen.

On November 2, 1954, Thelma married the love of her life Edward Allen Jr. in Greenville, Mississippi. From their union, several children were born. They were married for 71 years. They both moved to Illinois and raised their children on the Southside of Chicago. Thelma worked as a beautician for 5 decades. She enjoyed outdoor activities like gardening, family gatherings, and loved to welcome everyone with open arms who she met.

Sadly on December 17, 2025, Thelma Allen departed this Earth with a quiet sweet spirit and entered the great eternal life of peace and Christ at the age of 97 years old, 5 months, and 15 days.

Thelma leaves to cherish her loving family husband Edwards Allen Jr., children Dianne McCane (George), Dudley Allen, Sheila Allen Johnson (Larry), Darryl Allen. Grandchildren Rhonda Louden Johnson (Steven), Felicia Louden, Kenisha Allen, Kenshawn Allen, Kenwann Allen, Ivan Allen, Chanel Allen, Alicia Allen, Saron Allen, Candice Bradley, Laquisha Allen, Jasmine Allen, Kennedy Hursey (Marshawn). Great – grandchildren Dominika Johnson, Brittney Louden, Steven Johnson Jr, Brandon Gardner, Eric Johnson, Brittany Johnson, Tony Allen (Lilly), Robyn Young, Kila Young, Alana Allen, 15 additional great grandchildren and 17 great – great grandchildren. She had a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of the life of Thelma Allen will be at 1:00 PM EST on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, IN.  Pastor Tony Pugh will officiate.  Her family will greet friends from 11:00 AM EST until the time of the service.  Burial will follow in the Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery.