Martha Lou Allen

Champaign Martha Lou Allen, 87, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Illini Heritage Rehab & Healthcare in Champaign, IL. She was born on June 26, 1934 in Centralia, IL to Roy and Ada Mae Roper. Martha married Percy Edward Allen on December 19, 1952.

Martha is survived by her daughter Deborah Davis; grandchildren Shanian Lusk, Travis Lusk, Jason Allen, Charles "Joey" Hoffman, Matthew Allen, and Nathan Allen; several great-grandchildren; and her dog Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Eddie Lee Allen, granddaughter Desiree Hoffman, siblings Dave, Bernard "Salty," Paul, and Roy.

Martha loved animals; she had a pet pony named Tony when she was young and had many dogs and cats throughout her lifetime. Martha loved spending time with her grandchildren and attended all of their sports, games, and activities.

A celebration of Marthas life will be held from 1-3pm on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820. Internment will be held at Danville National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Marthas name to Champaign County Humane Society. Please join Marthas family in sharing memories on her tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.