Born October 3, 1927 in Columbia Falls, the daughter of Austin C. and Laura (Gilman) Allen.
She attended Columbia Falls schools and graduated in the class of 1945 from Columbia Falls High School. She attended and graduated from Washington State Normal School and U.M.M. with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Columbia Falls.
She taught in Centerville, Columbia Falls, East Corinth, and Machias. She retired as supervisor of the business department of a Milbridge nursing home.