Charlotte was born August 12, 1929 in Broadus, MT; the daughter of Arthur and Jeannette (Larsen) Clay. Charlotte grew up and attended grade school at several different places in MT along with five brothers and four sisters, before she returned to Broadus where she graduated from Powder River High School. Charlotte remained in Broadus and shortly after she graduated, she married Howard Allen on August 12, 1947. After they were married they moved to the ranch South of Biddle near Bowers Creek, where they ranched together and raised their family. To this union they raised three children Clifford, Dennis, and Christa.
She enjoyed keeping active in the 4-H Leadership and encouraged kids to participate in 4-H. She was active in many clubs including the Biddle Home Demo Club, a 4-H leader, VFW Auxiliary Member, Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club and Bowling league. Charlotte truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Charlotte is survived by her sons Cliff and Dennis Allen; one daughter, Christa Culp; three brothers, Alvin, James and John Clay; one sister, Audrey Marquardt. Survivors also incude ten grandchildren; Chantel (Rick) Russell, Sean (Brenda) Allen, Christy (Lorin) Sturtz, Heather Allen, Art Allen, Jeff (Amy) Holkan, Amanda Holkan, Dustin (Melissa) Holkan, Mechelle (Jimmie) Weston, Mike (Nicole) Allen, Jayson (Monica) Rowan and Jeremy Rowan. Charlotte had twenty-two great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Allen; parents, Arthur and Jeannette Clay; two brothers, Nells and Roger and three sisters, Bonna, Juanita and Claris.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one´s choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Daniel Boone says
Charlotte was a longtime friend of my mother [Billie Sanders] and of me. Fondly remembered; and, sadly given up.
Sharon (Harvey) Pachl says
I am so sorry to hear of Charlotte’s passing. The family and community have lost a lovely lady. I have many wonderful memories of her as I was grew up over the hill. May she rest in peace.
Randy & Cynde Trucano says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Charlotte was a wonderful lady and will have lots of fond memories of bowling with her.
Lewis and Marla Hoffman says
so sorry our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. She was one nice lady!
Debbie and Duane Talcott says
When the Lord calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. My your memories sustain you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tom and Kitty Riggs says
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow
Linda(Richards) Macy says
Sorry for the loss of your Mother,such a sweet & kind lady.
Linda Hall says
Charlotte was a very special person in my life as I learned a lot from her, especially in 4-H. She was the type of person who made you feel special. So very talented and a big influence in the Biddle community.
betty jo townsend says
We ae sorry for your loss. We will miss her letters and her nice Christmas cards. She was special to us. We will hold her memory close to our hearts.
Jodi (Clay) Townsend and Family
Larry David Drane says
The Broadus paper takes a long time to get to Florida so I know this message comes very late, but I wanted the family to know now deeply sorry I am for their loss. Your mother was a special person who raised special kids and I’m sure the whole community will miss her. I send you my deepest condolences.