of Conway, AR
May 25, 1942 - February 10, 2025
Lavonnie Jean Allison, 82, of Conway, Arkansas ended her earthly battle peacefully and lovingly surrounded by family on February 10, 2025. While we grieve and miss her terribly, we find comfort in knowing she is at rest awaiting her heavenly reward.
Jean was born May 25, 1942 in Warren, Arkansas to the late Jack and Lessie Gill. Being the youngest of 5 and the only one with red hair, Jean was a spit fire and learned early on how to hold her own. She was very independent, strong-willed and determined. In Bobby's words, there was ''nothing she couldn't do once she set her mind to it''. Her sister, Jackie, taught her how to play piano at a young age and Jean played it beautifully. She also had a beautiful singing voice and was well known for nailing a high E in the school choir.
Jean held many positions throughout her hard-working career. During the first 10 years, she worked at the Health Department, the Pine Bluff Arsenal and the VA Hospital in LR. She then transferred to Fort Roots VA where she worked an additional 33 years. After Jean retired in 2003, she poured herself into her grandchildren, providing the best kind of childcare there is … a grandma! She selflessly took care of her last 2 grands 2-3 days a week until they were old enough to start school.
Jean and Bobby made several road trips all over the United States, exploring the beautiful state parks. Over the years, they took several different road trips out west with each of their grandchildren. Beautiful memories were made. Jean was such a loyal, loving and ever-present grandmother. She loved the outdoors and beautiful flowers, especially pink roses and hydrangeas. Jean nurtured several rose bushes over the years. One in particular was her pride and joy; a pink rose bush from her dad's funeral in 1980.
Jean kept two priorities throughout her life: Jesus and her family. She cherished both and lived for both. She loved fiercely and didn't hesitate to show it. A faithful, strong member of the Church of Christ, she shared God's word whenever and wherever she could. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind or her heart, following Jesus. Jean had a way of making people feel understood and heard. She never hesitated to offer advice and had a huge servant heart, always desiring to help people. She also had an infectious laugh and smiled with her eyes.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Demaris ''Sissy'' Peden (Sam), Jackie Henderson (Leon, Bobby) and Martha Hart (Travis); brother, Doyle ''Buddy'' Gill; brother in law, Joe Allison and great nephew, Jason Freyer.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bobby Allison; children, Tony Allison and Tim Allison (Mindy); six grandchildren, Zoe Allison, Ian Allison, Drew Colvin (Chase), Kate Allison, Cooper Allison and Kyle Allison; two sisters in law, Sue Wright (Butch) and Rita Allison; nieces and nephews, Brenda Kimbell (Mack), Steve Peden, John Gill, Vonda Miller (Matt), Taron Hart (Vicky), Larry Hart (Michelle), Michael Henderson (Carol), Sherrie Henderson Freyer (Mike) and Mark Henderson (Vanessa) and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Vilonia Church of Christ, 893 Main Street, Vilonia, AR 72173 with Tim Allison and Spencer Cromwell officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, with service following at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in East Conway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Vilonia Church of Christ.
Service: Vilonia Church of Christ. 893 Main St Vilonia, AR 72173
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15 Condolence(s)
Edith Seger
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Bob I am so so sorry to hear about this. I loved Jean. She was a sweet sweet friend. May God give you peace. Mike and I are praying for you and your entire family. Much love and pray to you
James Wofford
Friday, February 14, 2025
Sorry to hear about Jean. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mike & Patty Allison
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Bobby and family, we send our love and prayers during this difficult time. Jean was a true blessing with a smile that brought joy and happiness to all around her. Hold tight to the precious memories.
Roger & Cathy Winningham
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Keeping all of you In our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Chambers
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Bobby and family, I am so sorry to hear about my dear friend Jean. We went to school and church together and stayed friends all these years. We recently visited on the phone. She was a wonderful Christian woman who stayed true to her faith. I know you will miss her very much and I will be praying for you during this sad time. Love to all of you.
Kathy Sutterfield
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
To know Jean was to love her.I was so blessed to have her as my dear sweet friend.Bob my prayers are for you and all your family for the loss of your loved one a beautiful loving christian lady.you will be in my heart forever.Love you sweet friend. Kathy
Linda Hurd
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend and classmate in school. Loved knowing her and having her as a special friend
Joyce & John Christopher
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tim and Mindy, we are so sorry for your loss. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Anna Jackson
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Bobby, Tony, and Tim, We are sending our condolences to you and the grandchildren on the death of Jean. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you. Phil and Anna Jackson
Tim McElroy
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray God give each of you peace and comfort knowing she was a fine Christian lady.
She made the best fruit cakes in the world as far as I was concerned! May God bless you all!!!
Carol Henderson
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Mike and I are so sorry the lose of a precious mother, grandmother and most of all a loving wife. I was always so happy to see her and uncle Bobby. I will never forget that in almost 19 years of knowing the two of them how her husband always refered to her as his bride. I have never seen a more loving couple even after decades of marriage you could always tell just by visiting with them that they still loved one another as dearly as the day the were married. We will miss our Aunt Jean dearly and, we send our condolences and prayers to the family and especially Uncle Bobby. God bless you and grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mike & Carol Henderson
Butch and Sue Wright
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
We miss you so much already sorry for Brother Bobby we are going to. Miss our good times so much we love you pretty lady we hope to meet again in Heaven all are loved ones what a great day we love you and miss you all are love for ever. By
Carla Evans
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Allison family, I'm so sorry for your loss on earth, but I know you are thankful for her reward in Heaven.
Mindy, she sounds like a blessing as a mother-in-law!
Carla Evans
Ted Knight
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Bobby, when I saw you in the store a few days ago and you told me she was so sick, I prayed for her and now I will pray for you and your family. We’ve known each other for almost 60 years. May God bless you.
Pamela Phillips Andrews
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Bobby, Tony, Tim and family; please accept our condolences for Jean’s passing. Our prayers are with you all during this sad time.
John and Pam