Victoria Allen

June 4, 1952, in Jamaica, Victoria Allen, a beautiful baby girl, was welcome to the world by her parents, David Allen and Ruth Smith. Victoria brought light and love wherever she went. Victoria's faith guided her through life's journeys and endeared her to all who knew her. Throughout her life, Victoria found solace in singing gospel music and nurtured her soul by tending to her beautiful garden. However, it was her skilled hands that truly shone as she immersed herself in the art of sewing, creating garments that reflected her talent and dedication. In 2007, Victoria made the courageous journey to the United States, where she resided in Riviera Beach, Florida making a new life for her family. She later made Talladega, Alabama her home. Her kindness and compassion knew no bounds, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her. With heavy hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude for the vibrant life lived, our beloved Victoria Allen, a cherished and adoring mother, and affectionate grandmother, peacefully answered the Master's call surrounded by her loving family at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. No one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near, God called her name so softly that only she could hear. As the golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, therefore his garden must be beautiful because he took the best. As Victoria walked through those gates, she was reunited with her parents, David Allen and Ruth Smith and three sisters. Victoria's presence illuminated the lives around her in ways that are immeasurable. Although she may no longer walk among us, her memory will live on in the hearts of her five beautiful daughters, Annette (Courtney) Whittick, Shelleane (Larrio Hartley) Limage, Vivia (Robert) Ruiz, Sharon (John Dames) Rowe, and Leticia (Shandrick Douglas) Allen; grandchildren, Moesha Bell, Roman Bell, Saseann Dixson, Dejenear Bell, Sahnvay Douglas, Shaquana Limage, Amya Dames, Shanjay Douglas, Eriana Limage, Shaquille Lawrence, Ashley Dames, Alliyah Dames, Sharona Dames, Courtney Rowe, Kimberly Lawrence, Kayla Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, Jr., Kacia Ruiz, Kaeha Ruiz, Kalani Ruiz, Terronie Whittick, Joel Whittick, Travaine Whittick, and Jermaine Whittick; great-grandchildren, Jahmir Greer, Bre'elle Hart, Brayden Hart, Willow Rowe, Mateo Weldon, A'brella Lawson, Maliki Lawson, Keegan Lawson, Shamar Louis, Natisha Louis, and Promise Whittick; two sisters, Lola Harris and Daphne Hymans; nieces and nephews, Symone Chambers, Andre Cameron, Omar Cameron, and Marcia Williams; grand in-laws; Justin Lawson, Devoney Hart, Jahleul Greer, Shanay Whittick, and Jessica Rowe; eight great-nieces and nephews; and a host of loving cousins, other relatives, and friends who will miss her dearly. As we prepare to bid farewell to Victoria, let us remember her not with tears of sadness but with smiles of gratitude for having been blessed with her presence. May Victoria's soul find peace in the embrace of her loved ones who have gone before her, and may her memory be a source of comfort and solace during this difficult time. In honoring the life of Victoria Allen, we pay tribute to a woman whose light will forever shine bright in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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Victoria Allen

June 4, 1952 - October 2, 2024