Elder Barbara Y. Allen Obituary (1949

Barbara Yvonne Allen, 75, died Friday, June 27, 2025 in Riverview, Florida. Barbara was born on July 7, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Bertha and Perry Ervin. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Allen and sister Thelma Ervin. Barbara always loved children, and was employed at Ashley Hall for many years as a lead instructor over their daycare unit. She was also a Spiritual Advisor to the Voices of Unity Concert Choir for many years, and traveled extensively with them to various states. Barbara was an Elder at New Greater Zion-Pentecostal Church under the late Reverend Arthur Doctor. Barbara leaves to mourn: last living sister Doreen Ervin, two nephews, Thomas and Abdul Ervin, four nieces, Mercedes Ervin Girard, Shanette Ervin Brown, Keisha and Chevon Ervin, and a host of grandnephews, grandnieces, great grandnephews, and great grandniece. Barbara also leaves to mourn: all of the children she and late husband raised and loved as their own over the years, special cousin Robin Simmons and husband Kenny Anderson, along with a host of beloved family and friends. Tell my sister, family, and friends, don't worry about me! I made my Peace with The Lord!