Lavon Allen

Lavon Allen, 69, of Sallisaw died on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Sallisaw. She was born on September 11, 1947 in Sallisaw to Henry and Ellie (Petree) Lasiter.Lavon was married to Thomas Allen for 50 years and had worked at Sequoyah Manor for 50 years.Lavon was preceded in death by 1 son-Ricky Allen, her parents and 2 brothers; Clarence Petree and James Lasiter.Lavon is survived by her husband Thomas, son-Gary Allen of Sallisaw, brother-John Lasiter of Sallisaw and 1 grandson-Thomas Allen of Weleetka, OK.Family to receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Forever Memories Funeral ServicesFuneral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services with Bill Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Akins Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be; Nathan Lasiter, Casey Lasiter, Eric Lasiter, Justin Ashmore, Craig Coulter and Matthew Petree.In lieu of flowers, family wishes contributions to be made to help with expenses.