Waneta J. Allen, 97, of Marshall, IL passed away 8:22 AM Monday, August 22, 2016 in Springhill Village at Terre Haute.

She was born May 6, 1919 at Brazil, IN, the daughter of John and Lydia Scobell Beadling. She married James W. Allen on Sept. 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 16, 2006.

Surviving are her children, James (Judith) Allen of Naperville, IL, John (Chris) Allen of Findley, OH, Jeanne (Mark) Setzer of Marshall, IL and Julie (Brad) Lacy of Indianapolis, IN; her grandchildren, Amanda Allen, Emily Brock, Tracy Deleu, Stacy Fry, Lacy Allen, Joshua Setzer, Jody Green and Lucas Setzer and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph; three brothers, John Beadling, Bill Beadling and Luke Beadling and a sister, Susie Willman.

She had formerly been employed at Clark County Metal.

Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Pearce Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 Noon Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart To Heart Hospice. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.