Martha Virginia Allen

Martha Virginia Allen (Conner) Martha Virginia Allen, age 60, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Newark and Bear, DE, became an angel on Saturday, July 3, 2010 while vacationing at Hilton Head Island, SC. Martha who was born on August 18, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, was the daughter and only child of the late Earl Conner and Florence (Parks) Conner of New Castle. Martha worked as an electrician for 20 years at Amtrak, in both Bear and Wilmington shops, retiring in August of 2004. She was a member of IBEW Local 2270. She also worked many jobs over the years including being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Martha loved to travel and visit many places; she especially enjoyed Florida, the Islands, Las Vegas, and day trips to nowhere. Martha left this earth leaving behind the love of her life and her soulmate, her loving husband of 26 years, Ronald Allen; her two sons, Morris Houston, Michael Houston and his wife Krystal; and two grandsons, Sean and Ryan Houston all of LaPine, Oregon. Martha also leaves behind her very best friend since childhood, Mary Moore of Delaware City. She is also survived by her Aunt Virginia and Donald Shelnutt, Uncle James and Ellen Parks, Uncle John Parks, many cousins and hundreds of friends. She also leaves behind her two little nutsy dogs, Baby and Phoebe. She loved to call them her two little kids, her little babies, her two little infant dogs. She loved them as if they were her children. We will all deeply miss her. She was loved by many people. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE from 11am-12 noon followed by a service in celebration of Martha’s life at 12 noon. Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to SPCA, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713, or The Humane Assn., 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, or Faithful Friends, 3 Germay Drive, Ste. 4, Wilmington, DE 19804. For directions and to express an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley.com. Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home & Crematory 302-731-5459

Martha Virginia Allen

August 18, 1949 - July 3, 2010

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