Josie H. Allen
August 31, 1923 - July 31, 2017
JOSIE HATCH ALLEN, 93, of Cross City passed away July 31, 2017. Mrs. Allen was born August 31, 1923 to the late George and Josephine Hatch in Old Town, and spent all of her life in the Dixie County area. She had been a member of the Grey Ladies and in her spare time enjoyed collecting dolls. Mrs. Allen was a Charter Member and at the time of her death was the oldest member of the Cross City Church of God, and had been a Sunday School Teacher there in the past. Mrs. Allen is survived by her sons Leon A. Allen (Pat) and Joe Hubert Allen, a daughter Phyllis White (Charles), a daughter-in-law Barbara F. Allen, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Leon P. Allen and a son Dennis Allen. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Cross City Church of God, with Pastor Joe Brooks and Reverend Charles White officiating. Interment will follow in Old McCrabb Cemetery outside of Old Town. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
JOSIE HATCH ALLEN, 93, of Cross City passed away July 31, 2017. Mrs. Allen was born August 31, 1923 to the late George and Josephine Hatch in Old Town, and spent all of her life in the Dixie County area. She had been a member of the Grey Ladies... View Obituary & Service Information