Teresa A.

Allen

Teresa Allen passed away Saturday February 9th, 2025, at The University of Toledo Medical Center from an aggressive cancer battle, after being in remission for 2 years.

Teresa was a loving charismatic giving woman, and a strongly vocal outspoken, who indeed would give you a piece of her mind. She was a lover of many things and some of her favorite hobbies included camping, fishing, going to bingo, cooking, listening to music and spending time with her loved ones. She was family oriented and all about Family gatherings and finding ways to celebrate other, including Saturday breakfast and Sunday dinners.

She persevered and achieved her G.E.D in her adult years of life. She enjoyed a career in public transportation at Tarta for 10 years. She loved the work she did and excelled by training and mentoring other drivers. She was passionate about her line of work.

She had a pure heart, making many feel loved and special, with a true counseling spirit. She loved Jesus and she dedicated her life to the Lord in April 2023 where she joined Cornerstone Church, she was Baptized and Made New. Her last days were filled with her loved ones surrounding her with encouragement, prayer, scripture reading and even singing.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Giles Allen, Sr. of 30 years in Marriage; five children, Kennedy Oliver (Shanita), Tony Gilmer (Kity), Aretha Gilmer (Anthony), Giles Allen Jr. (Jennifer), and baby girl, Daja Allen; sister, Vivian Garcia; she also leaves behind a host of others, including 22 grandchildren, godchildren, many family and friends that she took in as her own.

She is welcomed in heaven by her mother Esther Garcia and younger brother Victor Garcia.

The family gives a special thanks to all who knew and loved her, as well as those who gathered in support to make her home going and celebration of life special. There are many countless names of family and friends to thank and the family would like to welcome everyone who would like to join for a meal at Trilby Park Shelter house.