Beverly Ann

Allen

Beverly Ann Staunton was born in Detroit, Michigan to John and Mae Etta Staunton on April 2, 1935. She moved to Toledo, Ohio to live with her grandmother, Evelyn Lindsey.

She attended Elementary School, Scott High School after many years of employment as a cook at a restaurant. Later in life, she ran her own business in entertaining and cooking. Later on, her oldest son, Gregory Allen preceded her in death

Beverly leaves a legacy of memories to her sons; Michael Allen, Mark Allen (wife; JoeAnn) and daughter; Wyline Reed, (husband, Jerome Reed). Beverly has 12 grandchildren; Antawan Allen, Khalisha Norman, Chayron Allen, Rashawnda Bell, Syreeta Reed, Antoinette Reed, Alexa Allen, Reggie Allen, Khadisah Allen, Tasha Well, Drake Forte, and Alejandron Sanchez. 23 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Sometimes it's Hard

Sometimes it hard to understand

and harder to still say

Thy will be done when

sorrow comes and sadness fill our day

but faith was meant for

times like these

and if we take God's hand

with loving wisdom

He will help our hearts to understand.