Helen Joann Allen

October 13, 1938 - September 11, 2019

Helen Joann “Jo” Allen, age 80, resident of Okmulgee departed this life on Wednesday September 11, 2019 in Belton, MO. Jo was born on October 13, 1938 in Seminole, Oklahoma and was the daughter of Frank and Juanita Lucia. She was a graduate of Chandler High School in Chandler, OK. Jo married the love of her life, Rich Allen on April 14, 1984 in Okmulgee, OK. She worked and retired from Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing. Jo enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering for the Okmulgee Pecan Festival and the Sheriff’s department reserves. Jo loved to dance with her son Tim, sing and color beautiful pictures. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and belonged to the Blue Knight Law Enforcement motorcycle group with her husband Rich. Jo was truly an example of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. Jo is survived by her daughter Patrica LeBlanc and Brian of Kingwood, TX; her two grandchildren Annabell LeBlanc; Chance LeBlanc and wife Molly; her son Tim Ahlstrom and wife Kathy of Broken Arrow, OK; grandson Wyatt Ahlstrom; her son Mike Ahlstrom and wife Nichole of Belton, MO; grandchildren Asa Mozzano and Trinity; her son Greg Allen and wife Amber of Bedford, IN; grandchild Tyler Allen; daughter Melissa Julian of AZ and grandchildren Cody Angeney and Austin Simpson; sister in law Cecilia Gowey and husband Michael of Phoenix, AZ; sister in law Becky Allen; and numerous other relatives and friends. Jo is preceded in death by her husband, Rich Allen, her parents Frank and Juanita Lucia. The family will have a memorial service for Jo on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee OK. Reverend Dr. Christian Tiews will be officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee or to a charity of your choice in memory of Jo.