Rev. Loris A. Allen
Rev. Loris A. (Disler) Allen, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. was called to her heavenly home on August 21, 2021, at the age of 96. Loris was born on December 7, 1924, in Potterville, Mich. the daughter of Guy and Blanche (Burnham) Disler. She married Gailen P. Allen of Lansing, Mich. on August 20, 1949, and together they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999 along with their sons. Loris has been a resident of Eaton Rapids for most of her life and joined the Spiritual Episcopal Church in Lansing on April 18, 1954, along with her husband Gailen. She became an ordained minister on October 1, 1982.
Loris is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gailen Allen; brothers, George Disler, Irving Disler; sisters, Glendora Elston, Lillian Lawrence; and sister-in-law, Bernice Disler.
She is survived by her sons, Jimmie Allen of Eaton Rapids, Gary (Ilene) Allen of Bradenton, Fla., John Allen of Charlotte, Mich.; grandchildren, Jeremy (Autum) Allen, Amanda (Jeremiah) Wright, Kyle Allen; special family friend, Kristina Hendrickson-Sherman and Randy Sherman of Texas; ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, Rodger Parker, Roy and Gretchen Kunkel, all the organization of the Spiritual Episcopal Church, I love you all, keep your white light glowing and keep smiling.
A memorial service was held Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Maplewood Adult Foster Care in memory of Loris. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.