"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" II Timothy 4: 7-8 Mrs. Patricia Ann Allen was born September 27, 1963, to Betty Roberts and the late Bill Deloach in Allendale County, South Carolina.

She was educated in the public schools of Allendale County.

On January 21, 1995, she married the love of her life, John Fitzgerald Allen. God blessed this union with two beautiful children: Deon Roberts and Nancy Allen.

Tricia as she was affectionately called, saw a need to open a restaurant in her hometown, Fairfax. In 2014, Tricia along with her husband Gerald, found Allen's Seafood and they became the sole owners and operators. In 2022, they also found Allen's Express Trucking Company.

In her leisure time, Tricia enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, playing cards, and cooking delicious seafood.

In addition, to her father, she is preceded in death by: (1) Brother; Robert Deloach, Loving Grandmother, Susie Mae Roberts Ritter; Loving Grandfather, Palmas Roberts, Sr., and (1) Nephew, Marquell Thomas.

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence in Fairfax, South Carolina, she quietly moved on to her last great adventure.

Her departure has left a tremendous void in the loves of her beloved family: Loving and devoted husband; John Fitzgerald Allen, of the home; (1) Son, Deon (Tomica Bradley) Roberts, Fairfax, S.C.; (1) Daughter: Nancy (James Dunbar) Allen, Fairfax, S.C.; Loving Parents: Betty (Willie) Lee, Fairfax, SC; (2) Grandchildren: Deondra Roberts and Ja'marion Williams, Fairfax, SC; (3) Great-Grandchildren: JaiDen, Jaida, and Jaicion Capers, all of Fairfax, SC; (4) Sisters: Barry (Marvin) Thomas, Loretta Roberts, Linda (Eugene) Patterson all of Fairfax, SC, Rose Ann Moore, Aiken, SC; (3) Brothers-in-law, Jerome Allen, Fort Myers, FLA.; Nate Allen and Emmett Allen both of Fairfax, SC; (6) Aunts: Joann (Van) Green, Patsy (Wade) Wallker, Barbara Freeman, Alice Drayton all of Fairfax, SC; Idella (Bill) Bynum, Atlanta, GA; Betty Davis, Fairfax, SC; (5) Uncles; Palmas (Cheryl) Roberts, Sr.; Philadelphia, PA., Nathaniel (Betty) Roberts, and Alexander Roberts all of Fairfax, SC; Jerome Roberts Allendale, SC, John (Deloris) Deloach, Fairfax, SC; Loving best friend: P. Annette Gray. A host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

"A SERVICE ABOVE SELF"

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