Jennie C. Allen, 81, of Greenport, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1933 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Cornelia (Feyfe) Kells. Jennie was employed as an assembler at Kadin Bros. and also the President of the Union. Previously she worked for Barnwell Nursing Home and Hudson Cold Storage. Jennie was a member of J.W. Hoystradt Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary and Christ Church Episcopal. She was devoted to her family. Jennie was the beloved mother of Linda Knott of Stuyvesant, Anna Dittmar of Savannah, Georgia, Marilyn Allen and Harry Allen Jr., both of Hudson, Holly Race of Elizaville, and John Allen, Sr. of Hudson. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; her brother, Abram Kells of Ancram, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Allen. Calling hours are 3-6:30 pm Monday, July 28, 2014, at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Jennie C. Allen, 81, of Greenport, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1933 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Cornelia (Feyfe) Kells. Jennie was employed as an assembler at... View Obituary & Service Information