Norma E. Allen, 92 of Clover Ridge Spencer, WV, entered heaven surrounded by family Sunday, September 4, 2022, after a two-week illness at WVU Medicine Parkersburg.

Norma was born April 27, 1930, in Spencer, WV the daughter of the late Romie and Dessie Keen Cottrell

Norma is survived by her daughter in law, Gladys Allen of North Charleston, SC, son Mike and his wife Lisa Allen, of Warren OH, daughter Sherri Allen of Spencer and Sherri's fiancé Terry Petry and son Todd and his wife Teresa Allen of Parkersburg; grandchildren Dustin Allen, Rodney Allen, Amanda Allen, Phillip Allen, Lydia Walker, Zoe Walls, Grant Hardman, A. J. Allen and Brett Allen; eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Further surviving Norma are her sisters Leona Looney of Mingo Junction, OH, and Evae Whited of Spencer, brother Gary Cottrell and sister-in-law Nella Gribble of Clarksburg. Norma is also survived by her special neighbor and wonderfully loving sister friend Arietta Halcomb of Clover Ridge.
Norma spent her final few months mourning the losses of her son Gregory K. Allen on April 18, 2022 and her granddaughter April R. Knight on March 14, 2022.
She is also preceded in death by her husband Bunk Allen, brother Jerome "Sonny" Cottrell and great grandson Kain Allen.
Norma took exceptional care of her family; hosting holiday dinners, designing sewing and gifting unique quilts, mending clothing, baking each family member's favorite treats, attending sporting events and special occasions. She shared her interest in bird watching with many family members.
Norma retired from Roane County Schools and until her death remained active with Roane General Hospital Auxiliary, Roane County Retired School Service Employees & Clover Community Church.
Family and friends will celebrate her life and the promises of Jesus Christ at noon Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Clover Community Church. Services will be led by her nephews, Pastor Randy Whited and Reverend Danny Whited. Burial will follow in the Clover Cemetery. Visitation begins one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to: Clover Community Church, Clover Volunteer Fire Department or Roane General Hospital Auxiliary.