GLORIA ALLEN
Services for Gloria Allen, 55, Kilgore are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Father Matias Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin, Texas at a later date.

Mrs. Allen was born in Seguin, Texas on June 25, 1952 to the late Alejandro Castillo. She was a devoted wife , sister, daughter and gave generously of her time to both family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Allen of Kilgore; mother, Jesusa Castillo of Seguin; sister, Carmen Pizarro of Seguin; six brothers, Richard Castillo and Alex Castillo, both of Austin, Frank Castillo of Dallas, Roland Castillo of New Braunfels and Mario Castillo and Carlos Castillo, both of Seguin; Mrs. Allen is preceded in death by her sister, Sylvia Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers.

The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Rader Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Beacon Hospice P.O. Box 5908 , Longview, Texas 75608

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