Patricia Lee Allen 1950 ~ 2023

Patricia Lee Allen was born January 1st, 1950 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Patricia Maxine (Young) and Karl Bauer. She passed away Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at Roger Mills Memorial Hospital at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 20 days.

Patricia, known to most as “Pat”, grew up in the Woodward, Oklahoma area and graduated from Woodward High School. After graduation she furthered her education at the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts in Chickasha, Oklahoma where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. Pat briefly taught at a catholic school in Cache, Oklahoma until relocating to Vici, Oklahoma. During her time in Vici, she met and later married Jackie Allen in Crawford, Oklahoma on December 30th, 1976. Together they made their home in Vici until1993 when she moved her family to Crawford where she eventually obtained employment at Cheyenne Public Schools. Together they continued to raise their family in Roger Mills County until she completed her 30+ year career in education. Pat was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church and the Sorosis Club. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking. She was known for her famous cinnamon rolls and bierocks. Pat’s greatest joy was her grandkids and following them to all of their activities and cherished spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jackie; daughter, Skyla Roark and husband, Michael; brother, Jim Bauer; brother-inlaw, Lester Janzen. Pat is survived by her son, Rocky Allen and wife, Sara, Crawford; 7 grandchildren, Hunter Roark, Trapper Roark, Tenley Allen, Terra Chandler, Braxten Allen, Trey Chandler, and Baye Allen; 1 great granddaughter on the way; 1 sister, Karla Janzen and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Magnolia Baptist Church in Crawford, Oklahoma. Interment followed at Silent Home Cemetery, Crawford, Oklahoma under the direction of Affordable Cremation West, Elk City, Oklahoma.