Deborah Van Allen, 53, of Green Cove Springs passed away Sunday, April 3rd after a long fought battle with cancer. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is now resting peacefully in Heaven with her parents, Raymond and Waunita Frazier. Debbie was an avid reader, loved music, and enjoyed nature. She was a good friend to everyone who knew her and lived her life by the golden rule “Do Unto Othersâ.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 16 years, Paul Van Allen, 50, and her 3 children: Samantha “Mandiâ Brown, 33, Leon Foreman Jr, 29, and Matthew Van Allen, 14 and her sister, Juanita Hall, 57. She has 3 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Mrs. Van Allen wishes, she will be cremated with private services at a later date.
The family wishes to thank Haven Hospice for their kind attention to Mrs. Van Allen’s needs. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to Haven Hospice, 8301 Cypress Plaza Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.havenhospice.org or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 www.cancer.org
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, 2315 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com