Marjorie Lorene Allee

Marjorie Lorene Allee, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Rural Cooper County, MO the daughter of Milton "Boozie" E. Finley and Martha Loraine (Adams) Finley, who preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1951 in Otterville, MO, she was united in marriage to Vernon Lee Allee, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2006.

Marge attended Otterville Public School and graduated from Otterville High School. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and loved everything about her church. Marge loved to serve at church in many ways, but mainly in the kitchen cooking. She took much pride in serving and keeping the kitchen clean. Marge was the epitome of a homemaker. She worked extremely hard on the farm, taking care of the cattle, baby calves, gardening, and helping her husband with livestock and crops. They had a beautiful garden their entire life. Marge and Lee made a beautiful life in the country that they loved very much. She was a custom quilter for 30 years until her husband became ill and she dedicated herself to take care of him. Marge loved to bird watch, especially Bluebirds were her favorite. Marge enjoyed growing blackberries, gooseberries, grapes and was known for her blackberry and gooseberry pies at church. She baked many cookies for the prison’s through church prison ministry, and regularly for her grandchildren. The family called them "Grandma's care packages" and the grandchildren couldn't wait for their bags of cookies. Marge would try any recipe, but she was known for her totally awesome homemade noodles, loved by all! She crocheted, knitted and loved to make craft items. Marge was a giving soul to everyone.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Allee (Julie) of Creighton, MO and Timmie Jay Allee (Lisa) of Sedalia; one daughter, Sandra Lynn Otten (Ron) of Sedalia; ten grandchildren, Sara, Hillary, Drew, Matt, Molly, Angie, Corissa, Meghan, Mikenzie, and Treshaun; and 17 great grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by three sister, Virginia C Scott, Peggy L Finley, and Joyce Ann Finley; two grandchildren, Mitchell Allee and Jessica Allee.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. Nathan Crow officiating

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Burial will be at Highland Sacred Gardens, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be David Johnson, David Selvey, Randy Johnson, Robbie Ramey, Jerry Shull, Hugo Dennis, and Bryan McClain.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.