Bessie Morrison Allen

Bessie Morrison Allen, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008 in Graham. Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Cooper Methodist Church in Woodrow, Texas. Visitation will follow services.

Bessie was born November 5, 1914 in Noodle, Texas. Her parents, Joe and Josie Morrison, were farmers and moved to Slaton, Texas in a covered wagon in 1915 and lived on a farm in the community of Posey. Bessie attended Posey Public Schools where she was active in the athletic program which led to a lifetime interest in the sport of basketball. She became an avid fan of the Lady Red Raider basketball team.

Bessie married Woodrow "Woody" Allen and they raised two daughters on their farm in the Cooper school district just south of Lubbock. Bessie and the family enjoyed water skiing and spent many summer days at water recreation areas. She was a devoted housewife, decorator, gardener, and artist. She was a charter member of the Cooper Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody; and is survived by two daughters: Doris Jones and her husband Douglas of Graham, Texas and Jan Johnson and her husband Dale of Stephenville, Texas. She leaves behind four grandchildren: Cindy Gidden of San Antonio, Kenny Jones of Trophy Club, Pam Kirk of Santa Fe, and Melinda Smesny of Pleasanton. There are six great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind one brother, Harold Morrison of Plainview.

Memorials may be made to Cooper Methodist Church.