Donna Allison
September 27, 1932 - June 12, 2009
Obituary
Mrs. Allison, 76, of Charlotte passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at Presbyterian Main. She was born September 27, 1932, in Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Alma Bannon. Mrs. Allison was a loving caregiver and wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to caring for her grandchildren, she also loved cooking, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert Allison; children, Bobby Allison (Debra), Michael Allison (Marsha), Kathleen Fink (John), Kevin Allison (Kyle), Brian Allison (Kim), and Daniel Allison; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sisters, Linda Tortora and Mary Davis. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:00 pm, with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Stevens Mortuary & Family Center, 5520 W 10th St, Indpls. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetic Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058-516. Online condolences may be made at www.stevensmortuary.net
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Scott Taylor
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My sympathy and prayers go out to your family. I live back in the area of your old neighborhood and often go by the house you all lived in in Westchester. Everytime I go by, I have wonderful thoughts of the entire Allison family. I always ask God to grant a blessing for your family each time I go by. I lost my mother a couple of years ago. It is a pain that never heals. Only time will distance the pain. "No matter how old we are, losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know, but her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on... like a legacy of love that will always be with you. " Our prayers go out to your family. Scott and Marti Taylor and Family
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Janice Browdues
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Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sorry I can't come by and see you in person, but I'll be out of town. I didn't know your mom personally, but she raised some of the best swimmers in Westchester! Love especially to Bobby, Marsha M, and Kathy -- Kathy, I expect to see you at our reunion in August. Take care and God Bless You!
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Marty & Connie Hill
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How very sorry we are about your loss. Donna was one of those special people who had a real knack of making people feel welcome. My first memory of Mrs. Allison was directly after a serious car accident at 79th and 421 that could have killed me and all 4 of my siblings (Denny, Don, Sparky and Lu). It was a late evening in 1965, I was dazed from the impact but managed to crawl out of the twisted, smoldering wreckage and found a spot on the curb to rest. Then from nowhere, an angel appeared from out of the darkness. Mrs. Allison and her trusty station wagon was the first to arrive on the scene. Seeing 5 frightened children, Mrs. Allison quickly assessed the situation, scooped up all of us kids, put us in the station wagon, and drove us home so our parents could take us for medical care. She was a blessing then and continued to be true friend and second mother to the Hill family. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Allison and the entire Allison family. May God bless you all.
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melody dietz
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I lived in Westchester and ran around with Kathy.....I remember her mom always having an open door policy...you could go over any time with any problem and she always made time to talk to you or just let you talk and she would listen! Really made a difference in my childhood. Melody Dietz
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Standjord Family
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Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your wife and mother. Donna will always be remembered by us for her great smile and laugh. We have fond memories of her from parties at the grove, playing cards at the picnic table and cheering on all the kids. The Strandjord Family - Jan, Karl and Karen
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Tammy Burnell McClelland
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I want to send my condolences to the entire family. Donna was a wonderful, loving person...she sure loved her family. I have fond memories of her and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.