Alberta

Allen

Alberta was born in Schlater, Mississippi, on January 8, 1950. She graduated from Leflore County High School in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and in 1971, she moved to Toledo, Ohio.

Alberta worked in Plant Operations at The University of Toledo for 30 years before retiring in 2017. At the University, she was recognized for various achievements and was known on campus as Bert to colleagues and students. Known affectionately as Red by family members, she was a loving and devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Alberta had a kind heart and was friendly to everyone she met. She loved to cook and enjoyed watching professional tennis, golf, basketball, football, figure skating, and the Olympics. Alberta accepted Christ at an early age and was a woman of faith. She had been a member of Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church since the 70s under the pastorate of the late Dr. Reverend John E. Roberts. She attended church until her health began to fail.

Alberta transitioned from her earthly life on January 4, 2025, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Cora Lee Allen, sister Roberta, brother Johnny, grandson Christopher, great-granddaughter Amyah, as well as several aunts and uncles.

Alberta was a soldier in Christ and fought the good fight of faith. She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Jennifer and Christopher ( Jackie); grandchildren: Jasmond, Jamika, Jamonica, Greg, and Bron; great-grandchildren: Christopher, Jeremiah, Alexander, Jamari, Amir, Jayce, Noel, and Doty; siblings: Dorothy, Robert, Willie Lee (Cynthia), and Jessie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.