Geraldine Allen

On September 29, 1933, GERALDINE ALLEN was born to James Frederick “Fred” and Margaret “Margie” Jones. Geraldine was born as a twin with her sister, Evangeline in Baltimore, Maryland. The times in Baltimore, as in most of the world were difficult; this was the “Great Depression.” However, Fred and Margie managed to bring Geraldine and Evangeline home to Division Street in West Baltimore, where they all resided with another older child, William Donald Frazier. Geraldine was later joined by three more siblings, Magaline, Alice Jane and Catherine. The children in all totaled six. Schooling for Geraldine began in the Baltimore City Public School System, where a love affair began with learning. From a G.E.D., to Baltimore City Community College to study fashion; Geraldine thrived with learning. Always, there was a book for learning beside, around or in front of Geraldine. The fashion in Baltimore; because of the love of sewing by Geraldine was enhanced. Self-taught to sew and then college trained was how our mother moved within. Her talent was always apparent in every garment touched by our mother’s beautiful hands. Work life for Geraldine was, first at home with her husband, Russell “Buck”; her children, leading both Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Then on to Maryland General Hospital, where Geraldine became a supervisor and expert in medical instruments and supplies. She used her college training at work, as well. Through all of life, Geraldine never forgot her faith and love of God and devotion to family. She leaves to mourn and miss: her children, Elnora Allen Johnson, Cheryl Allen, Dianna Allen, Sophia Allen Leggett and Wayne Allen Sr.; grandchildren, Christopher Allen, Antonio Allen, Pippa Watson, Linaea Watson, Wendy Williams, Terry Johnson, Nicholas Allen, Wayne Allen Jr., Chauncey Allen and Jalen Allen; there are also great-grandchildren who will miss Great-Grandma. Preceding Geraldine in passing over to eternity were: her dear beloved first son, Russell Allen Jr.; and her husband, Russell Allen Sr.

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Geraldine Allen

September 29, 1933 - July 26, 2013