Mother Dorothy Allen

Early Tuesday morning the Lord called my loving wife, our devoted mother
and grandmother, cherished sister, and Christian friend from labor to reward.
Dorothy Nell Young was born March 7, 1947 to Jack and Gladys (Parrish)
Young Sr. in Saginaw, MI. Both parents are deceased.
She was faithful in service as 1st Lady of Jacobs Ladder Ministries for twelve years. She was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University with a degree in Sociology and served as the first African-American probation officer in Saginaw County. She later worked as social worker and then as Director of the Saginaw County Child Receiving Home for 18 years. She loved people and was known throughout the church community as a wise and virtuous woman of God. She enjoyed teaching and counseling on marriage and family matters and was an accomplished and witty speaker. She developed a spiritually-based program to enhance marriages called Praying and Playing for Keeps. Her sense of humor was unique, her loyalty to God and family was profound, and her gifts and talents were used righteously to Gods glory.
She leaves to celebrate her life her devoted husband of 44 years Pastor Dempsey Allen. Two daughters: Pari and children; Caleb, Angel and Destiny Allen and Lily (Lorenzo) and children, Allyn and Loren Thompkins, all of Columbus, OH. One brother, Jack Young Jr. of Saginaw, MI and one sister, Christine (Cleve) Rhynes of Campbellton, FL. Sister-in-law Freddie (William) Hodges and brothers-in-law James Allen of Saginaw, MI and E. Maurice (Myra) Moten of Houston, TX. Dear friend from childhood Diana (Lonnie) Simpson and seven godchildren, all special. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and the Jacobs Ladder Church family.
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Funeral Service will start at 12:00pm on Monday, August 15, 2011.
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