Eve Linda Allen's Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Eve Linda Allen, who departed this life on January 1, 2025, at the age of 79.
On July 29, 1945, an angel, Eve Linda Purdy, was born into the loving union of Eugene and Georgia Purdy in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was the third of five children, a bright light in her family’s lives. The family remained in Lake Charles until 1951 when they relocated to Seattle, Washington.
Eve then accepted Christ at an early age at People’s Institutional Baptist Church. It was in Seattle that she continued to grow in faith, education, and love, attending and graduating from Garfield High School. Eve continued to further her education in various studies nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
In 1963, Eve welcomed her firstborn son, Michael Ray Allen, followed by her second son in 1964, Maurice Richard Allen, both of whom she cherished deeply. On December 4, 1970, Eve married the love of her life, Ernest Allen, and together they built a beautiful family and a lifetime home in East Palo Alto, California.
Eve’s professional journey spanned various administrative roles, from insurance offices to law firms, where her diligence and grace left lasting impressions. Her passions reflected her vibrant spirit—she adored soulful music, dancing, and spoke French with enthusiasm. A lover of travel, she found immense joy in exploring the world and its wonders.
Eve was a gifted cook who brought loved ones together around her table, where laughter and love were always the most essential ingredients. She was a stunningly beautiful woman, both inside and out, always adorned with style, elegance, and grace.
Eve leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ernest Allen; her beloved son, Maurice Allen; her grandchildren Mikeala Allen, Cherice Riggleman, Franchesca Hashim, Jerron Allen, Michael Allen, Maurice Allen Jr., and Maliyah Allen; her brother, Richard Purdy, and sister-in-law, Norma Purdy. She also leaves behind a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.
She is now reunited in eternal peace with her parents, Eugene and Georgia Purdy; her son, Michael Allen; her brothers, Robert Purdy and Earl Ray Purdy; and her sister, Billie Jean Purdy.
A celebration of Eve’s life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Skylawn Memorial. Flowers may be sent to Skylawn Memorial the morning of January 20th ℅ Eve Allen.
As we grieve her loss, we find solace in these words:
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." – Revelation 21:4
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