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She was born on February 2, 1940 in Canton, MS, to the union of Percy Sr and Arquilla (Luckett) Brooks. To this union, 15 children were born (9 girls & 6 boys).
Dorothy was married to the late Frank Allen. Together they ran Allen's Wrecking Yard on M-51 North in Dowagiac for many years.
To their union, they had 3 children, Linda (Stanley "Pete" Davis) Williams, Charles (Barbara) Hawkins, and Franklin Allen Jr., 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Allen was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dowagiac for many years. She enjoyed taking care of animals: dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits. Dorothy loved working in her flower beds, planting many flowers and bushes, every year.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.
A service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, 61453 M-51, Niles. Internment will immediately follow. To share a memory or message of condolence, please visit Dorothy's personalized webpage at www.clarkch.com.
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