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Martha Jean Allen
Martha Jean Allen of Point Harbor, died at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Kill Devil Hills, NC December 12, 2022 at the age of 86. “Jean” as she was best known was born August 14, 1936 in Webster County, Mississippi.
Jean was a serious scholar and a stand-out athlete. In 1954 she graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA. In 1959, Jean graduated from Radford College Women’s Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institution with a B.S. Degree in Education.
After completing her formal education, Jean began what would be a 30-year career with the Fairfax County Public Schools at Mount Vernon High School. She was employed as a health and physical education teacher and the assistant athletic director. In addition, Jean coached the basketball, soccer, and softball teams. During Jean’s tenure, her school won the Regional Softball Champion Team, and Gunston District Basketball Champion awards, and Jean was inducted into the Mount Vernon High School Hall of Fame.
Throughout her life, Jean was a woman of faith. For many years she was an active member of Belleview Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA; Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church in Kitty Hawk, NC; and North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake, FL.
Martha Jean Allen is survived by her two nieces, Siobhan Murphy and Aishling Bolinger and by her dearest and closest friend, Gail of the Point Harbor residence. Jean will be interred privately at Fairfax Memorial Park in Fairfax, VA. Memorial tributes in Jean’s honor are welcome to a worthy charitable organization of choice.
Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.
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A wonderful lady
I’ve known Jean (& Gail) since 2002 when Louise and I arrived to give them a cup introducing them to Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Over the years our friendship was as special as Jean! She had a wonderful sense of humor and we shared many good times. It was a blessing to know & love Jean until we meet again! 💕
Dear Siobhán, Aishling and Gail, my heartfelt sympathies to you all on the death of Aunt Jean. I had the pleasure of meeting her here at home and in the States with Moma and Gail - what a lovely, kind, warm and family oriented lady she was who loved those who loved her. May she rest in peace now and enjoy being reunited with her beloved family in heaven xxx
Jean leaves an indeliblle impact on all who knew her. She was rock solid, no nonsense, loyal friend. She cut thru the fog. Like a beacon she would describe perfectly any situation or character. To be her friend was to be in the presence of an exceptional woman. It was a privilege to know her. She was loved and will be missed.
Jean was such a fun and giving person. Her personality would light up a room. She was truly a remarkable woman.
We have such fond memories of Jean. 2006 when we joined KHUM Church, Jean and Gail welcomed us with a pecan pie. They were always smiling.
I have known Jean and Gail for many years, introduced through mutual friends. I knew immediately how special they both were.Jean always had that twinkle in her eye with a warm heart and a great sense of fun. She was a gentle soul and would do anything for anybody.I just loved being with her and Gail and will always remember her with a smile on my face. Go in peace Jean -a life well lived.
I have so many fond memories of her and Ms Gail. I have been honored to have been part of their lives! I will miss you Ms Jean!
Jean has earned her spot in the heavens. Rest in peace old friend. We know you are smiling down on all of us.
To Jeans nearest and dearest, Gail, Siobhan and Aishling, my heartfelt condolences to you all. Jean was one of the kindest people that God ever put on this earth, she was women of deep faith, so I am sure she is so happy to be reunited with her beloved Mama and all her family, She will be missed very much xxx
I most and best remember Jean with a gre at sense of dry humor. Kent and I lived across the street from her and Gail in The Villages; she was in charge of putting up and taking down the large American flag In their front yard. When things didn’t go smoothly in the putting up or taking down of the flag, I could alway tell because she’s be cussing out whatever wasn’t working about the process. Then, as I would walk by, she’d see me and we’d both start laughing and I’d hear a sag-gum-it. She made my day many times with her humor. Rest in peace, Jean!
My darling friend, Jean. So friendly and so happy--always encouraging and loyal. Before she moved away we would occasionally play cards with friends and what we all enjoyed was her sense of humor and laughs. Her reference to "bees knees" during the games was hilarious. She has taken her place in heaven, but we all will forever miss her.
am a friend of Jean thru Gail Carr who is my cousin. Whenever I was around Jean she lifted my spirit. and I always enjoyed being around her. I wish there were more like her.
A wonderful lady
I’ve known Jean (& Gail) since 2002 when Louise and I arrived to give them a cup introducing them to Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Over the years our friendship was as special as Jean! She had a wonderful sense of humor and we shared many good times.
It was a blessing to know & love Jean until we meet again! 💕
Dear Siobhán, Aishling and Gail, my heartfelt sympathies to you all on the death of Aunt Jean. I had the pleasure of meeting her here at home and in the States with Moma and Gail – what a lovely, kind, warm and family oriented lady she was who loved those who loved her. May she rest in peace now and enjoy being reunited with her beloved family in heaven xxx
Jean leaves an indeliblle impact on all who knew her. She was rock solid, no nonsense, loyal friend. She cut thru the fog. Like a beacon she would describe perfectly any situation or character. To be her friend was to be in the presence of an exceptional woman. It was a privilege to know her. She was loved and will be missed.
Jean was such a fun and giving person. Her personality would light up a room. She was truly a remarkable woman.
We have such fond memories of Jean. 2006 when we joined KHUM Church, Jean and Gail welcomed us with a pecan pie. They were always smiling.
I have known Jean and Gail for many years, introduced through mutual friends. I knew immediately how special they both were.Jean always had that twinkle in her eye with a warm heart and a great sense of fun.
She was a gentle soul and would do anything for anybody.I just loved being with her and Gail and will always remember her with a smile on my face.
Go in peace Jean -a life well lived.
I have so many fond memories of her and Ms Gail. I have been honored to have been part of their lives! I will miss you Ms Jean!
Jean has earned her spot in the heavens. Rest in peace old friend. We know you are smiling down on all of us.
To Jeans nearest and dearest, Gail, Siobhan and Aishling, my heartfelt condolences to you all. Jean was one of the kindest people that God ever put on this earth, she was women of deep faith, so I am sure she is so happy to be reunited with her beloved Mama and all her family, She will be missed very much xxx
I most and best remember Jean with a gre at sense of dry humor. Kent and I lived across the street from her and Gail in The Villages; she was in charge of putting up and taking down the large American flag
In their front yard. When things didn’t go smoothly in the putting up or taking down of the flag, I could alway tell because she’s be cussing out whatever wasn’t working about the process. Then, as I would walk by, she’d see me and we’d both start laughing and I’d hear a sag-gum-it. She made my day many times with her humor. Rest in peace, Jean!
My darling friend, Jean. So friendly and so happy–always encouraging and loyal. Before she moved away we would occasionally play cards with friends and what we all enjoyed was her sense of humor and laughs. Her reference to “bees knees” during the games was hilarious. She has taken her place in heaven, but we all will forever miss her.
am a friend of Jean thru Gail Carr who is my cousin. Whenever I was around Jean she lifted my spirit. and I always enjoyed being around her. I wish there were more like her.