Roberta M. (Seabaugh) Allen

Roberta (Seabaugh) Allen, 81, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Independence Care Center in Perryville. Roberta was born June 2, 1943, in Marquand, MO, to Milford and Amanda (Tripp) Cook. She and Lonnie Seabaugh were married September 14, 1962, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death in 2010. She later remarried to Martin Allen, who survives. She was a 1961 graduate of Cape Central High School. She was bookkeeper for the Co-Op Service Center in Jackson for over thirty years, retiring in 2002. Roberta was an active member of New Salem UMC and a member of the Lamplighters Association. She held various offices for United Methodist Women (UMW), but mainly treasure. She was a leader for United Methodist Youth (UMY) for several years, a member of the choir, a Sunday School teacher, and served as Secretary for Sunday School, where she took roll of each class and recorded important events. She enjoyed working outdoors with her garden and flower beds, reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting, cooking, spending time with friends and family, traveling with special friends Bill and Jackie Kurre in their retirement years, using fine China at family dinners, supporting local community and church, and loved God. Loving survivors include two sons, Greg (Paula) Seabaugh, and Brian (Tina) Seabaugh; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Sarah) Seabaugh, Tanner (Tessa) Seabaugh, Paige Seabaugh, Katie Cissell, Bailey Seabaugh, Samantha Seabaugh, Jacob Seabaugh, Jarett Seabaugh and Katie Seabaugh; eight great grandchildren, Harper Seabaugh, Jackson Cissell, Berkley Seabaugh, Millie Cissell, Riley Seabaugh, Conway Seabaugh, Corsen Seabaugh, and Kody Seabaugh; a brother, Doyle (Helen) Cook; and a sister-in-law, Pat Cook. Also surviving are three step-children, Tammy (Robert) Wadlington, Cindy (Mark) Hulshof, and Marty (Teresa) Allen; eight step-grandchildren, Blake (Katy) Wadlington, Austin (Victoria) Wadlington, Lauren Wadlington, Emily (Rob) Novara, Tyler Hulshof, Ryan (Emilie) Hulshof, Morgan Allen and Keegan Allen; and one step-great grandchild, Layne Wadlington. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Tim (Beth) Seabaugh, & brother Edward (Pat) Cook. Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson and Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 9-10 AM at New Salem UMC in Daisy. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 9, 2024, starting at 10 AM, at New Salem UMC with Pastor Kathleen Myers officiating. Burial will follow in New Salem UMC Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to New Salem UMC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Roberta M. (Seabaugh) Allen

June 2, 1943 - November 4, 2024