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Betty Ruth Bonifay Allen
5 May 1928 – 27 Jan 2009
| Birth | 5 May 1928 |
| Death | 27 Jan 2009 |
| Cemetery | Serenity Gardens Milton , Santa Rosa County , Florida , USA |
| Added by | Carolyn Bozeman on 17 May 2010 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33379444 |
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BETTY RUTH BONIFAY ALLEN MAY 5, 1928 ~ JANUARY 27, 2009 Betty Ruth Bonifay Allen, age 80, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at West Florida Hospital. Mrs. Allen was a native of Bagdad and resided in Milton the last 37 years. Raising five children was the focus of her life, she was a very kind and loving mother who was not afraid to show her love. Known as "Aunt Ruth" to many nieces and nephews she always had a big kind heart and did not hesitate to share her love with others whether it was family, friends, or someone she just met. Ruth as she liked to be called, was a faithful follower and believer in her Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of the Margaret Street Church of Christ in Milton. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Deward "Barney" Allen, daughter, Betty Jo-An Allen and special friend Joe Ethridge. Mrs. Allen is survived by her two sons, Deward "Marvin" Allen of Milton and Steven M. "Steve" Allen of Pace;two daughters, Linda Gail (Larry) Alexander, of Keithville, LA, and Zorna (Anthony) Moody, of Pace; fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; her sister, Avis Bonifay of Marianna, Fl; special friends, Lillian Raines and Howard Lochrie both of Milton; godchildren Chase Weir and Julie Dziuk both of Milton; and many others that had a special place in her heart. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Minister Jim Pitts and Minister Preston Silcox officiating. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens with Lewis Funeral Home directing. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel prior to service. Pallbearers will be Craig Weir, Charlie Tyner, Ron Miller, John Miller, Don Garner, and Bob Gillman. Honorary pallbearers are Ted Russell, Don Bales, Joe Caminiti, Dr. Tammy Pruse and Myhanh Inman. Friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net
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- Joseph Cephaus Bonifay 1901–1990
- John E "Johnnie" Bonifay 1905–1939
- Ely A. Bonifay 1908–1986
- Willie McGee Bonifay Sr 1911–1974
- Ivie "Ivey" Bonifay Rich 1913–1988
- Onie Bonifay Crawford 1917–2000
- Avis Bonifay 1919–2014
- Ernest Quina Bonifay 1920–2005
- Eula Mae Bonifay Walder 1929–2000
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