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Ms. Cynthia Ann Allen, 67, of Lester, WV departed her earthly life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 after a short illness.

Cynthia was born November 6, 1953 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Theodore B. and Rev. Constance G. Tucker Allen.

Cynthia grew up in Lester, WV where she continued to live throughout her adult life.

Cynthia was the mother to one son, La’Ron W. Allen. La’Ron was her baby boy and the love of her life.

Cynthia was retired from AIG after 30 years of service as their Finance Officer.

Cynthia was a great cook and avid baker. She baked cakes for the Lester Fire Dept. Bingo night. Everyone loved her cakes there. She would bake cakes just to bake them and then make everyone come eat it. If you didn’t like it she’d say “That’s okay, I don’t like everything I make either!” She loved to cook and try new recipes or receipts as she liked to call them. She cooked Sunday dinner every Sunday for her beloved brothers.

Cynthia LOVED her family. She had a unique and special relationship with each of her siblings. She enjoyed having them all together for special gatherings or just to be together for no reason but just because. She had a special relationship with her oldest brother Richard or “Buck” as she affectionately called him. Cynthia had a special love for her aunts, Edith “Sang” Allen & Joyce Tucker. whom she talked to quite often.

Cynthia was a loving grandmother to Maliyah Ann, who she loved very dearly.

Cynthia, in addition to her parents, was preceded by her grandparents, Theodore B. & Ruth E. Allen.

Cynthia leaves to cherish precious memories her son, LaRon W. Allen of Lester; granddaughter, Maliyah Ann Allen of Beckley; brothers, Richard “Glen” Allen, Michael Allen and Kenneth “Sam” Allen (Dawn), all of Lester and Ronald “Fella” Allen (Lisa) of Beckley; sister, Evg. Janet “Lady” Allen Hairston (Gary) of Beckley; nephews, Gary “LaMont” Grant of Charlotte, NC and LaVaughn Anthony of Beckley; special niece, LaKisha “Kish” Allen of Beckley; nieces, Michelle “Missy” Allen of NC, Tearnee Hairston of Tampa, FL and Tiana Allen of Cleveland, OH: 3 great-nieces, Sonai L. Page of Beckley and Kiyah Hall and Londyn Perry, both of Cleveland, OH; 5 great-nephews, JaCobe D. Harville; special great-nephew, Josiah Hairston, who was her buddy and Elijah “EJ” Page, all of Beckley and Donovan and Nicholas Grant of Charlotte, NC; great-great-niece, A’Lyana M. Page of Beckley; great-great-nephew, Julian D. Keller of Beckley. She also leaves behind special daughter, Natasha J. Henry of Beckley and grandchildren from love, Jaden Henry, Aiyana (NaeNae) Burks, Amiya Burks, Camryn Burks and Brandon “BJ” Burks, all of Beckley and a host of close family members and friends and special friend, Sandy Bolen

Cynthia was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She never met a stranger. She was so full of life and already missed by everyone. We will always remember the laughs and stories she shared.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Friday, October 8, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.