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Velma Roselea Allen

December 10, 1921 ~ August 6, 2020

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Velma Roselea Allen departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 10, 1921 in Preston Co. a daughter of the late James Washington and Sylvia (Goff) Bolyard. She was united in marriage on June 3, 1942 to Ralph Edward Allen who preceded her in death. Surviving is- Daughters-in-Law, Barbara Allen and Linda Coleman both of Philippi Roann Neidert of Wheeling Grandchildren- Dawn Allen Goodwin and husband Robert, Pt. Marion PA Amy Allen, Philippi Christina Allen Varvel and husband Steven, Chesterfield VA Pastor Sarah Emily Allen, Middlebourne W Great-Grandchildren: Alexander Varvel and wife Becky, Nathan Varvel, Jacob Varvel and Madison Clemmer Great-Great Grandchildren: Penelope Varvel Sister, Dorthea Welch, Somerset PA Ms. Allen was preceded in death by three sons- James Franklin Allen, Douglas Edward Allen and David Ralph Allen; siblings, Ethel Marie Morehiser, Sarah Gruner, Melvin Bolyard, Mervin Bolyard and James Ray Bolyard. Velma attended Preston Co. Schools from grade school through high school, and graduated Fellowsville High School in 1939. She was enrolled in AB. Two years later she received a Standard Normal Certification and Resumed at AB and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts Education. Her Graduate Studies include- University of Conn, University of California- Irvine Campus, and WVU receiving a MA in Arts Education. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Philippi Garden Club, Philippi Loins Club, Dorcas Rebeccas Lodge, West Virginia Classroom Teachers Assoc., James Barbour Chapter DAR, Homemakers, WVEA, NEA, CTA, and Barbour County Chamber of Commerce. Velma’s career included teaching in One Room Schools in Preston Co. and Barbour Co., Philippi Elementary, Philippi Middle School, Philippi Junior High School, and Adult Basic Education at Philippi Barbour Co. High School. She was a Methodist by Faith, and a member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church Velma enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, gardening and spending time with her family. Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday, August 11th from 4-8 pm and on Wednesday from 8am-12pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Preston County.

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  1. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. Mrs.Allen was a great teacher and very special lady. I can remember when I was six grade she would take six students to her house and fix lunch for them. Each day she would take different students. She took me one day. We would walk to her house from Jr.High school in Philippi .She would cook for us. She was a great cook. Then we would walk back to school. She will be missed by many.

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  2. Mrs. Allen was my teacher in middle school at Philippi. She was one of my favorite teachers and one of the best I ever had. Every child should have a teacher like Mrs. Allen. My deepest condolences to her family!
    Sincerly,
    Matthew Daugherty

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  3. Mrs. Allen was my teacher at the Old Philippi Elementary/Middle School. I have the fondest memories of her and have always been thankful for her influence on my education. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

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  4. I was doubly blessed to have Mrs. Allen as a teacher in 4th grade and 8th grade. She was a great teacher and a great person who cared deeply about her students and her community. Her hard work and creativity made Barbour County a better place for all of us. Condolences to her family and many friends.

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  6. Velma was such a sweetheart and had the prettiest head of white hair, was always so kind and never to busy to speak. Prayers for the family at this difficult time RIP Mrs. Allen!

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  8. I was very blessed to know this woman she was always there while I was in school to help me. She was there the morning I lost my best friend Patty Marks.She was there on my worse day and my best day. Her sons family was like my family growing up I played with them all when I was little. So to say the least I'm going to miss her like do her son and Mr.Richman,Ms Propst and all the others we have lost. Prayers and Thank You Bobbie for stopping and telling me love u all

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  9. She was my teacher and one of the best! She helped make me a better person. God bless her in Heaven.

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  11. Velma was a generous loving caring lady we were so blessed to have known. I will forever treasure the book she wrote, the quilt she made and happy memories in WV.
    May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console her family and gently wipe every tear from their eyes.

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  12. I always loved to see Miss Velma’s name on the schedule to come in for a visit. Always got the biggest hugs and kisses hello and goodbye. One of the most friendly, sweet, kind, and gentle people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She WILL be deeply missed. Praying for Barbara, Amy, and all the family at this sorrowful time. Love, Sonja

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  13. Our condolences to the family of our cousin, Velma, from the family of Ellen Funk Coffman, her 1st cousin via Aunt Sylvia Goff Bolyard. The twins, Linda and Brenda Coffman, have many fond memories of visiting the Bolyards at their home/farm and loved all of the family they got to know there. Velma would call our home in Florida to talk, for many times to our mother, Ellen and then after her passing in March of 2018 to the twins to keep in touch. We will miss those calls. Love and hugs to all of the family. Linda, Brenda, father Frederick (Bud) Coffman and brother Edward and his wife, Nelly.

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  14. I am 77 years old.Mrs.Allen was my teacher at Shooks Run elementary school.
    My Sister Susan informed she had passed. I was amazed she lived that long.
    Mrs.Allen was the best Teacher I ever had during my school years.
    She was a loving, caring and a understanding Teacher, I am sure she were loved by many. Rest in pease Mrs Allen
    Ron Zirkle

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  16. I am just now getting around to see the obituaries and on Thursday, When Visiting in Philippi briefly. I just heard from my bother in law, and a neighbor of Velma Allen's up on College Hill . She was one of my favorite elementary teachers and Great Friend and a Amazing Woman and Teacher. We Shared December Birthdays a few times over the years back when I still lived up at Philippi, “Rest In Peace~ Mrs Velma R. Allen ” and go joing back up with your Sons. GOD Bless Ya'll. We Never Really Know When Our Time Will Be Up… Until now, I never really knew what her middle name was..

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