Florence Allison, 100, of Newton, died
Monday (April 20, 2009) at Asbury Park in Newton.
Florence was born on May 24, 1908, in
Wellington, the daughter of Charles and Effie Smiley Myers. She was
raised in the Wellington area, graduating from Wellington High
School. She married John Whomans in 1928. They
were later divorced. She moved to Newton in 1940.
Florence married Detmer Hugh Allison in
September 1942 in Newton. They lived in Elmdale and Walton before
moving back to Newton. She provided day care in her home for
more than 40 years and was known to many children during the years as
'Grandma Allison.'
Survivors include her children, Robert
Whomans and his wife, Mary Ann, of Newton, Paul Whomans of Newton,
Marjorie Keazer and husband, Curtis, of Newton, Rose Allison and
husband, Nick Kyle, of Carthage, Mo., Maxine O'Neill and spouse, Lynn
Auernheimer, of Goessel, Lee Allison and wife, Judy, of Newton,
Howard Allison and wife, Becky, of Newton, and Arthur 'Tree' Allison
and wife, Sandi, of Newton; 24 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;
and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Detmer Allison; and one brother, Frank Myers.
Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton, where the
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton, with Pastor Gordon
Smith officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood
Cemetery. A memorial has been established with
Caring Hands Humane Society. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
1908 - 2009 (100 years)