Wilma I. Allen

Wilma Idel Baker Allen, 98, of 2429 Western View, Mount Crawford, and formerly of Winchester, died Friday, March 22, 2002, at the Bridgewater Home.

Mrs. Allen was born April 9, 1903, in Dodridge County, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late David and Frances Ash Baker. She was the youngest and last survivor of 13 children.

She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and was active in the Women’s group and Golden Age Club.

In October 1925, she married Marcus B. Allen, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters, Glenda Rae Cliffe of La Mesa, Calif., Iris Gail Lloyd of Carmichael, Calif., and Evelyn A. Van Pelt of Mount Crawford; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Robert Haley will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday at St. James United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.

The Rev. Glen Evans will conduct a graveside service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Centerpoint Christian Church Cemetery in Centerpoint, W.Va.

Friends may view and sign the register today and Sunday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Friends may also call at the home Evelyn Van Pelt at any time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 370, Pleasant Valley, Va., 22848 or Bridgewater Home, 302 N. Second St., Bridgewater, Va., 22812.