Ann Lanelle Allen, age 86, passed away October 4th, 2023 at her home in Franklin, Texas surrounded by her family. Born February 3rd, 1937 in Franklin, Texas, she is the daughter of Adrian and Virgie Holder. Lanelle attended Franklin High School.

Lanelle married the love of her life, Barney Allen on July 4th 1958 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage until Barney's death May 22nd, 2017. Barney and Lanelle became very involved in the Brahman Cattle business winning quite a few championships around the world.

Lanelle owned and operated a daycare in Houston, and upon her and Barney's retirement to Franklin, Texas she worked for the State Health Department until her retirement again in 2000.

She is survived by sons, Ricky Allen and wife Kathy of Crystal Beach, Texas and Randy Allen of Franklin, Texas. Preceded in death by her brother Royce Holder and sister Linda Brown.

In addition, she is survived by adoring grandchildren Richey Allen, Katrina Allen, Brandon Allen, Tommy Lyons, Chris Lyons, Brad Lyons, Gabriella Holder and Royce Holder. Great grandkids Jordan Allen, Justin Allen, Brayden Allen, and Braxton Allen and great great grandchild Collins Allen.

Pall bears- Brandon Allen, Tommy Lyons, Brad Lyons, Chris Lyons, Royce Holder, Richie Allen, Michael Gordon, Keith Johnson and David Barnett. Honorary pall bears-Ryan Holder, Reggie Rodriguez, Ken Ramsey, Steve Bluestein, Pasco Swaner, Steamer Swaner.

Memorial Service to be held October 28th at 11:00am at the Robertson County Cowboy Church 3470 FM 1644 Franklin, Texas 77856. Lunch to follow. There will be no graveside service.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Lanelle's loving caregivers and Brazos Valley Hospice who took such wonderful care of her. Also want to point out three very important family members; Mary Macks, Lupita Holder and Beverly Welch.