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Frances Allen Obituary

Allen, Frances R. (nee Radden) Longtime educator, Chicago Public Schools, passed away July 25, 2018, Chicago, IL Wife of Master Sergeant Claude W. Allen, deceased. Frances was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout her teaching career she nurtured and supported children, asking others to do the same. Mrs. Allen positively influenced the lives of many young children (first & second grade) for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Homer G. and Maude (Floyd) Radden, her daughter, Deborah Allen Whitebear and her eight siblings. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Paula (Michael) Powers, Quintin Allen and Roderick Allen, her grandchildren: Michael II, Jonathan C., and Meagan Powers. Visitation: Thursday, August 2, 2018, 6-9 pm. Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL. Funeral: Friday, August 3, 2018, Wake 10 am: Funeral, 11 am, Greater Bethesda Baptist Church, 5301 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2018.

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August 7, 2018

May God give you the strength and comfort you need to cope during this difficult time
Hosea 13:14.
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August 4, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad time and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

David and Althea

August 1, 2018

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the Allen family. May you draw close to God during tis difficult time and he will draw close to you.

July 31, 2018

I am sorry to hear of your loss and extend heartfelt condolences to family and friends. May the love you share and treasured memories comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing one day you'll see your loved one again.

July 31, 2018

I send my condolences for your loss but also offer words of comfort found at Ps 34:15

July 31, 2018

Though the words are few the sympathy is great and God's love is greeter than all Psalms 68:20.

RD

July 31, 2018

It's always with heavy hearts that we send condolences. We take comfort in knowing that our loved one is precious in Gods eyes, and He will comfort and support us in this time of grief. Romans 15:13

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Wake

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Bethesda Baptist Church

5301 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL

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11:00 a.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church

5301 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL

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3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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