Delfina Allen

1933 - 2021  (88 years)

• Name	Delfina Allen  [1]
  Birth	1 Oct 1933	Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
  Gender	Female
  Death	22 Dec 2021	Texas
  Burial	Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery (DeSoto), DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas
  Notes	Delfina Allen McLemore was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was 88 years old. The love of her life, Ben McLemore, preceded her in death September 16, 2014. Delfina was born on October 1, 1933 in Monterrey, Mexico. She was raised and lived in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico until the age of 23 when she met the love of her life, Ben McLemore. Ben and Delfina were married October 17, 1956 in El Paso, Texas. It was in El Paso where Ben and Delfina's five beautiful daughters were born. In 1968 they moved their family to the DFW metroplex where they planted their roots and called it home. Delfina's life and energy revolved around her sweet husband, Ben, her five daughters, and her love for the Catholic church. She dedicated her time to being a housewife and a full-time mother at home. Delfina is survived by her five daughters: Mary Sharp and husband, Dr. Thomas Sharp; Delfina Rhode and husband, Sam Rhode; Lois Gulrich and husband Jeffrey Gulrich; Patricia Richardson and husband, Gary Richardson; Theresa Richardson and husband, Alan Richardson. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren: Steven Cowsert and wife, Halley; Kevin Cowsert and wife, Sari; Kristy Millar and husband Ryder; Mandi Hargrove and husband Kenneth; Michael Buckner and wife, Heather; Joshua Brown; Marissa Brooks and husband, Jeff; Robert Smith and wife, Jamie; Ashley McLemore; Jordan Petrasic and her husband, Dr. Jason Petrasic; Gary Richardson II, and wife Bayly; Lauren White and husband, Harrison; Scott Everett and wife, Brittney; Marc Everett and wife, Nikki; Jared Everett and wife, Alina; Ryan Everett and wife, Baylee. Further, she is survived by 28 great grandchildren (with one on the way): Colton, Raley, Rayelle, Harlow, Olivia, Devyn, Arslan, Striker, Easton, Braelyn, Madlynn, Barret, Landon, EllieMay, Macklie, Haiden, Harper, Lexi, Haddon, Sawyer, Sutton, Caden, Hudson, James, Preslee, Kace, Noah, and Eli. Her surviving extended family includes: Lauren and husband, Patrick, Patrick, Jr., Mason, and Dylan Gulrich. Delfina was one of seven children. She is preceded in death by four siblings: Alfonso Allen, Graciela Mendoza, Ysela Motta, and Humberto Allen. Her surviving siblings include: Maria del Roble Allen Becera and Mariano Allen. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, 811 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Duncanville, TX 75137. Rosary will follow immediately beginning at 6:30 p.m. The memorial service will be held Friday, January 7, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville, TX 75137. Delfina will be laid to rest at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in DeSoto, Texas with her beloved husband, Ben McLemore. Following the service at the cemetery, friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at the home of Alan and Theresa Richardson, 4290 Pebble Creek Ct., Frisco, TX 75033.
  Person ID	I34157	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2022

  
  

  Family	Ben Dale McLemore,   b. 25 Aug 1928, Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia d. 16 Sep 2014, Dallas County, Texas (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	17 Oct 1956	El Paso, El Paso County, Texas   [2]
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living   5. Living
  Family ID	F10830	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2022

  
  

• Event Map		Marriage - 17 Oct 1956 - El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Death - 22 Dec 2021 - Texas  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S587] McLemore, Colby Fugate, Sr. "The McLemore Family History" (Unpublished Typescript, November 16, 1985). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 136533300 (Reliability: 3).