Diane LaFrance Allen, age 70, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 2, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Georgia and Edgar LaFrance and Ray Sleaman, 2 sisters, Johnine Wentworth Church, and Geraldine Lock, and an infant daughter, Mary Michaelean Allen.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, James Richard Allen Sr., her 2 children, Richie (Tracie Smith) Allen, and Georgeanne (Teddy) Badurak, 7 grandchildren, Hillary (David) Levens, Heather Allen, Christopher Allen, Zachary, Thad, Gavin, and Georgia Badurak, 6 great-grandchildren, Conner, Drew, Isabella, Hunter, Marlee, and Maylee, 2 sisters, Connie (Harry) Berry and Debbie (Ted) Cumberland, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that was devoted to her family. Mrs. Allen enjoyed cooking, working with flowers, and cooking.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Thursday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 am in the church.
Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Pink Hearts Fund.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
DEC 4. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Thomas Catholic Church 720 East Beach Blvd. Long Beach, MS, US
Service
DEC 4. 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 720 East Beach Blvd. Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
Interment
Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531