Emily Allen
Emily Allen, age 85, of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 6, at Morehart Mortuary with Pastor Andy Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow in the Crystal Falls Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at Morehart Mortuary.
Emily Frances Conner was born May 6, 1939, in Haskell, Texas, to Elmo Conner and Callie C. Moore. She attended Haskell High School. On October 22, 1982, she married James Orland Allen. She enjoyed her years at Crystal Falls and working cattle with Orland. Emily owned and operated a cleaning business throughout the years. She was an excellent seamstress and could sew almost anything. Emily learned to play the organ by ear and would play and sing in church. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Breckenridge. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two siblings; one son; one grandson; and two great-grandsons.
She is survived by her children; one sister; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Solaris Hospice for the care of Mrs. Allen.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
