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Nova Irene Allen

November 28, 1924 — July 22, 2016

Nova Irene Allen of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, July 22, 2016 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Nova was born November 28, 1924 to John O. Franklin and Gracie (West) Franklin. Nova was 91 years, 7 months and 24 days old. She was a longtime member of Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. She was a strong and faithful Christian woman. She exemplified her values and beliefs to everyone she knew.

Nova was a sweet spirited lady. She enjoyed crocheting. She especially loved her family and the traditional Sunday dinner when everyone would gather at her house.

Nova leaves behind to cherish her memory, four daughters: Doris Kelley, Jeanie Kelly, Margaret Kelley and Marilyn Allen and two sons: Joe Allen and Richey Allen all of Waldron, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her eleven grandchildren,15 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Junior Franklin of Waldron, Arkansas. Nova will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted, including a host of extended family, church family, neighbors and loved ones close to her heart.
Nova was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Edward "Ed" Allen, one granddaughter, Leajeana Morgan, two brothers: Hobert Franklin and Calvin Franklin and one sister Mayrene Allen.

Nova's life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday July 25, 2016 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Tim Russell and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Nova's pallbearers will be Jeff Wood, Jason Gilchrist, Jeff Cabe, Charlie Allen, Kyle Liles and Wilson Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Becky Stark, Angel Cabe, Melarry Wood, Jennifer Liles, Charlotte Robertson, Daniel Allen, Ryan Allen, Hannah Allen and Kandis Everly.

Nova's visitation will be Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas where Nova's family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.


Cemetery Details

Freedom Cemetery
Freedom Road
Waldron, AR, 72958

Family Will Receive Friends

JUL 24. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home

1879 West 6th Street

Waldron, AR, US, 72958

info@heritagememorialfh.com

Visitation

JUL 24. 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home

1879 West 6th Street

Waldron, AR, US, 72958

info@heritagememorialfh.com

Celebration of Life

JUL 25. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Waldron Pentecostal Church of God

515 E. 6th Street

Waldron, AR, US, 72958

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