margaret joan (vernon) allen

Margaret “Joan” Allen, 79, of Pana, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Pana Community Hospital. She was born June 3, 1932 in Muncie, IN, the daughter of Jesse M. & Essie (Smitherman) Vernon. Joan came to Pana from Alabama in 1969, and worked at Bob’s Steakhouse, Rudow’s Market, and for the Secretary of State. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church, Pana, where she was the past Secretary and served as the current Treasurer.
Joan is survived by her daughter: Pamela Hall Morstatter, Pana, IL; 7 grandchildren: Marty Horton, Eric Horton, Grady Horton, Wesley Horton, J.R. Pritts, Chelsey Morstatter, Kylee Morstatter; 11 great grandchildren: Savannah Horton, Sydney Horton, Trae Horton, Bryant Horton, Christian Horton, Brea Horton, Cody Horton, Kayla Horton, Garrett Horton, Faith Horton, Seth Horton; 1 great-great grandchild, Zayden; and brothers & sisters: Shirley Cordes, Alabama; John “Sonny” Vernon, Pana, IL; and Albert Vernon, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sheila Horton Sarver in 2005; sister: Bobbie Blankenship; and brothers: Clarence Lee Vernon & Luther Vernon.