Dorothy H. "Dottie" Allen

Dorothy "Dottie" Helen Allen, 91, Venice, FL, formerly of Midland, MI passed away December 30, 2013. Dottie was born May 7, 1922 in Monroe, MI to Cora (Nimphie) and Ora Sessions. She was a graduate of Albion College with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics. A member of various women's groups in Midland, she was a wonderful cook, and seamstress. She and Gary were avid sailors and had been snow birds for 30 years.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 69 year, Garald "Gary" F. Allen; son, John G. (Liz) Allen of Clarkston, MI; daughter, Kathleen S. (Vance) Pomranky of Mokena, IL; six grandchildren: Christopher, Emily, Esther, Luke, Bethany and Sharon.

Funeral and committal services for Mrs. Allen will take place 2:00 p.m. Friday January 17, 2014 from First United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth will officiate. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 1:00p.m. until the time of service. Memorials maybe offered to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home 4210 N. Saginaw Rd Midland. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com