Waunita Jeannette Allen

February 9, 1918 - August 27, 2018

Waunita Jeannette Allen, 100, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:38 A.M. Monday August 27, 2018 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born February 9, 1918, in rural Milford, IL, the daughter of Heiyo and Elsie (Tubbs) Ennen. She married Edward Roy Allen on April 14, 1940. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (John) Locke of Holland, MI and Susanne (Nicholas) Porter of Middleton, WI; two sons, Drew (Joyce) Allen of Wellington, IL and Keith (Barbara) Allen of East Lynn, IL; one sister-in-law, Anita Ennen of Milford, IL; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Lou Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gordon Ennen and Roger Ennen; and one sister-in-law, Amanda Ennen. Waunita was a beautician and the Goodwine Post Mistress for many years. She was a past 4-H leader, PTA member, and Sunday School teacher. Waunita was a very creative and talented person. She loved to sew, tat, quilt, read, oil paint, and write poetry. She also taught Bible classes for over 35 years. A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday August 30, 2018 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Amity Cemetery in Goodwine, IL. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.