Greta Ann

Allen

Greta Ann Allen was born July 11, 1938, in Smithville, Arkansas, to Curtis and Beulah (Justus) Allen. She departed this life on August 9, 2025, at the age of 87 years and one month. She was at home surrounded by family at the time of her passing.

Greta graduated from Gray Ridge High School in 1956, having moved to Gray Ridge at age 6. Greta married Don Allen (no relation) on June 4, 1960, at Gray Ridge General Baptist Church, and from this union, two children were born: Vicki and Curt.

Greta was baptized in 1966 into the Southern Baptist Church and remained in that faith until her death. She was attending New Life Temple at the time of her passing. Greta belonged to different organizations throughout her life and was active in all of them. She was very active in the church and was on the Sheltered Workshop Board for many years.

Greta was preceded in death by her husband, Don, and brother, Fayn. Greta is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Tony) Williams, and their daughters, Lindsey and Kaitlyn, her son Curt (Stacy) Allen, and their sons, Chase and Cole. She is also survived by her brother, Jack, and his wife, Mary.

Greta loved to bake and share the goodies with her friends. She loved attending church and anything that her grandchildren were involved in. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, August 16th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Funeral Services to follow at 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Doug Massie

Burial: Dexter Cemetery

Pallbearers: Curt Allen, Stacy Allen, Chase Allen, Cole Allen, Lindsey Williams and Kaitlyn Williams

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc., Ellington, MO

In Lieu of Flowers: New Life Temple Church, Ellington, MO