Thelma Louise Allen, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at her home.

She was born on November 25, 1927 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Verda Mae Travis and James Robert Travis, Sr. She was formerly employed with Sureway in Madisonville. Thelma was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed baking and sewing but the most enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Travis, Jr.; and her grandson, Jacob Thomas McDowell.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, Bob Allen; her children, Rebecca Jean Hendricks and husband, Ronnie of Hanson, Ky, Marvin Samuel Williams and wife, Jeanne of Dixon, KY, John Robert Williams and wife, Cindy of Providence, KY, Bobbie Sue Stone of Sturgis, KY, James Alva Allen of Madisonville, Joseph Waide Allen of Atlanta, GA and Bryan Allen and wife, Leann of Madisonville; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Ronnie Hendricks officiating. Burial to follow at Hanson Cemetery in Hanson, KY.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Bryan Allen, Jimmy Allen, Joe Allen, Sammy Williams, Travis Williams, and Seth McDowell. Honorary pallbearer will be Johney Williams.

Memorial contributions may be made in Thelma's memory to the Hopkins County Christian Food Bank.