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Glenda Mae (Gateley) & Johnnie Wayne Allen
Tombstone Photo
Silent Home Cemetery
Roll, Roger Mills County, OK
Photos © Karen Harman
Glenda Mae Gateley Allen © Cheyenne Star 20 Aug 2009 Submitted by: Wanda Purcell
Glenda Mae Gateley Allen was born June 25, 1950 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Lois Louise and Martin Gateley. She passed away August 13, 2009 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 20 days.
Glenda grew up in Woodward, Oklahoma, graduating from Woodward High School.
During her senior year she was married to Johnnie Wayne Allen at Woodward, Oklahoma on November 10, 1967.
After graduation she began working at the nursing home in Woodward and Cheyenne before becoming a nurse's aid and working at Vici nursing home for twenty three years until her retirement in 2004.
Glenda was strong in her faith having been saved at the age of 21 and attending church whenever the doors were open.
In 1987 Glenda and Johnnie started the family dairy where Glenda enjoyed spending her time.
She also enjoyed quilting for her family, sewing, cooking and camping with her grandchildren at the sand dumes in Waynoka, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her husband, Johnnie of the home; one daughter, Shannon Davis and husband Eugene of Harmon, Oklahoma; one son, Shawn Allen and wife Teri of Vici, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Brittney Davis and Bradley Davis, both of Harmon, Oklahoma; Morgan Allen and Dylan Allen, both of Vici, Oklahoma; one sister, Marlene Duncan of Ardmore, Oklahoma; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Cheyenne First Baptist Church officiated by Ray Smart and Aryl Moore.
Burial followed at Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Obit for Johnnie posted by Ann Weber
Jan 19, 1947 - May 25, 2020
Johnnie was raised in the Crawford area, where he attended both elementary and high school. After graduation Johnnie went to Sayre where he attended college for one semester before moving to Woodward. He met his future wife, Glenda Gately, at Sonic shortly after moving to town. Johnnie and Glenda were married on November 10, 1967 in Woodward, Oklahoma. They lovingly welcomed three children into their family, Shannon, Justin, and Shawn. Johnnie and Glenda lived in several places through the years, including Woodward, Cheyenne, Durham, Harmon, and Crawford. Johnnie performed several jobs during his life; he worked at a pig farm, in the oilfield, worked at both the Reydon and Woodward schools, was an Atwoods employee, ran a dairy, and ranched, but he will be most remembered for the many miles of fence he built as a contract fence builder. After Glenda’s passing in 2009 he decided to retire, and sold their ranch at Crawford and moved back to Woodward. He later met and married Alberta Jones in June, 2013. Johnnie retired at the age of 65 to spend his time working for the Lord. He was baptized 25 years ago at Elm Street Baptist Church in Woodward. He served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Durham for many years. Just prior to his passing he regularly attended the First Assembly of God Church in Woodward. Johnnie enjoyed track and basketball, as an athlete and a fan. After retirement he enjoyed travelling, and took several cruises to Mexico, Alaska, and Europe. He spent many hours visiting people, and made it a point to visit those in the nursing home and hospital. He loved driving red vehicles and wanted a bright red casket, but it wasn’t an option. He was always in good spirits and had a good sense of humor. He loved his grandkids and great grandkids. He always had a sucker for them when they were little, or a few dollars to share when they got older.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Glenda, infant son, Justin, parents Jack and Opal Allen; in-laws Martin and Lois Gately, brother Jackie Allen, and wife Alberta.
He is survived by daughter, Shannon and her husband, Eugene Davis; son, Shawn and his wife, Teri Allen; grandkids, Brittney and husband Ross Gaisford, Morgan and husband Paul Gonzales, Dylan Allen, and Bradley Davis and girlfriend Morgan Carroll. Three great grandkids, Alexis Gaisford, Kade Gaisford, and Fallon Gonzales. Brothers Jodie Allen and wife Barbara, Jerry Allen and wife Nancy, Jimmie Allen and wife Becky, sister Glenda Kirk, and sister in law, Pat Allen; brother-in-law Eldon Thomas and wife Kathy; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Johnnie’s final words to everyone: “Stay with the Lord, because that’s all you have.”
Memorials may be made to the Durham First Baptist Church Meal in care of Shaw Funeral Home, P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859. Funeral Service Thursday, May 28, 2020 2:00 PM
First Baptist Church
Durham, OK 73642Burial following at Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Oklahoma
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