Memories of Martha "Mots, Aunt Moppie" P. Allen

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Martha "Mots, Aunt Moppie" P. Allen

Baltimore, MD, USA

September 23, 1918 - July 7, 2020

Sep 23, 1918 - Jul 7, 2020

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Irene Hines

I want to thank her for letting Joe and I have a wedding reception at her house 38 years ago. One time Joe and I went over Aunt Martha house and I helped her to snap string beans.

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

A Tribute to the Life of Martha P. Allen... Made with Love.

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

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Lawrence Hill

Wonderful Tribute !! Wonderful Tribute !! Wonderful Tribute !!

Milton B. Allen, Jr

The virtual portion of Mom's service with Tribute to Martha P. Allen by Nu Era (her great-nephews), Rev. Dr. Basha P. Jordan, Jr, Pastor John Mayden, Jr (great-nephew), Pastor Eric Hatcher (great-nephew) and the Obituary and reflections by Pat Prescott.

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

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Veronica Smith

Veronica Grafton Smith - To David, Peter and Ting
My condolences on the loss of your mother. The Lawyer’s Wives of Baltimore was established in August, 1951 (the month and year of my birth). Martha Allen was one of 19 Charter Members. The name of the group changed to the Baltimore Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (BABBS) when it became affiliated with the National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (NABBS). I was BABBS President in 1995 and was made aware of its rich history. Mrs. Allen was a trailblazer, focusing on creating and maintaining opportunities for African American lawyers. She was instrumental in campaigns to elect African American court clerks and judges. History shows the group picketed the courthouse in downtown Baltimore in an effort to overcome obstacles that prevented local African American lawyers from gaining positions within the court system.
My husband, Judge Paul A. Smith and I extend our deepest sympathies.

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Robert M. Bell

My last visit with Mrs. Allen

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Robert M. Bell

I will always have fond memories of, and the greatest respect for, this great and impactful woman, who excelled as wife, mother and professional. She set an example to be followed certainly, but not easily so. Yes, hers was a life well and usefully lived, one that we should all aspire to emulate.

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

Well earned commentary and salute to a fantastic family warrior!Thanks❤️ Well earned commentary and salute to a fantastic family warrior!Thanks❤️ Well earned commentary and salute to a fantastic family... Read more

Stephanie Lee

Milton, Peter, and David
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother Martha Allen. She was a wonderful person. Mrs. Allen was a good family friend who attended all of the family celebrations which included graduations and birthdays. She mentored my Aunt Olivia Fearon and got her involved in Community Organizations in Baltimore such as UNCF. She was a faithful member of Sharp Street until her health prevented her and worked on many of the important church committees. I will miss her smiling face and all of the wisdom she bestowed upon us. May she truly rest in peace. Stephanie Reginald and Jeffrey Lee

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

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Pastor Rick Wooten

Brother a mother is not ever replaced, but Mom has given you something you can go on with. The same way she packed that school bag lunch for you to take with on the class fieldctrip! She has packed herself in your heart. Whenever you are hungry for her love just reach down into that bag she packed and grab hold to the she gave you. And remember share with others!

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Yulanda Turner

Glad I got to share this milestone with you. 100th Birthday.

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Yulanda Turner

Preparing for Mrs. Martha’s 100th Birthday Party.

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Yulanda Turner

It has taking me so long to be able to do this. Not because I didn’t want to but it is so hard for me to say that you are gone. Never from my heart. We shared some good times together, from the Atrium where I first met you to making the minced meat pies doing the Christmas season. You still had your wits beating me in Perquakey with your 7 letter words. I’m really going to miss our talks, your being honest not holding back on nothing. It meant a lot to me when I would visit and you would say how could I forget you. Rest In Peace Mrs. Martha, you will never be forgotten.

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Gayle Lynch

Dear David,
Your mother’s admirable volunteerism, political activism, choice to work in ways that are uplifting to humanity and devotion to family are outstanding qualities for which she will always be remembered and held in high esteem. Ms. Martha earned the admiration of many who could never match her generously brave spirit, creativity, valor and resilient dynamism.

I am sure she has left you with many wonderful memories that have touched your heart through the years. Your intellectual strengths, pride in achievement and enriched sense of empathy for others grew from the foundation both of your parents laid down.

David, you have much to be proud of. May your tears be lessened in remembrance of the paths she took to open many doors for others during her lifetime. Your Mother forged a grand provenance we can now hold dear.
Much love to you and yours,
Gayle Lynch

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

Well earned accolades for a fierce mom, wife, friend, mentor and warrior! 👍 Well earned accolades for a fierce mom, wife, friend, mentor and warrior! 👍 Well earned accolades for a fierce mom, wife, friend,... Read more

Darrell Taylor

The best thing about having the God-ordained privilege and honor to bring the sacrament gifts of Holy Communion Eucharist meal, prayer and sharing of hymns and spirituals with righteous Christians, is personified in the old, old hymn...

“I love to tell the story

For those who know it best

Seem hungering and thirsting

To hear it like the rest

And when in scenes of glory

I sing the new, new song

'Twill be the old, old story

That I have loved so long

I love to tell the story

'Twill be my theme in glory

To tell the old, old story

Of Jesus and his love ...”

Wherever Martha lived at the time, God’s Love resided there, also.
And now, my point of personal privilege. It was 23 years, one month and two days ago, that I was celebrating the life and legacy of my own dear earthly mother, Catherine Loretta Whiting Moore. And now I ask you...

How does one know the measure of a good woman?
The Bible tells us that family is an institution created and ordained by God our Creator. And we all know how much pride and joy Sister Martha received from her earthly family. And how mutual the love fest was reciprocated as long as they continued tosubmit themselves to the will of God. The proof of that pudding is in the tasting. And the harvest is plentiful.
The Bible also tells us that a mother should "raise up a child in the way that they should go, and when they are grown, they shall not depart from it". The fruit of this labor is abundant. Look at the harvest that she and her husband have produced.
All good Christians live well and die well. A well known hymn lyricist once wrote, "whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul!
The blessing of this transition is that we know where Sister Martha Patterson Allen has gone. We have blessed assurance of her final resting place. Rest well my good friend, until you hear the voice of our Lord, saying ...
"Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."
And finally, to the family of my friend and surrogate mother, Sister Martha Patterson Allen, I pray God's PEACE. Peace I leave with you my extended family, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled,neither let it be afraid. For the Lord is MY shepherd ...
And Lo, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for thou art with me........
PEACE and LOVE,
Samuel W. Moore
Lay Pastoral Care Ministry Facilitator
Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church

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Brian & Jill Martin

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

Thanks to my London family! Thanks to my London family! Thanks to my London family!

Brian & Jill Martin

Our deepest condolences to the Allen family.
Keeping you in prayer as you mourn Mom’s passing. Peace & love Brian & Jill Martin

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joann kelly

2016

Martha and her nieces

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Angela Cobb

Brian & Jill Martin

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

Mom & Her Nieces! Mom & Her Nieces! Mom & Her Nieces!

Vanessa Deal

Nice photo good to see Joanne and Donetta Nice photo good to see Joanne and Donetta Nice photo good to see Joanne and Donetta

Milton B. Allen, Jr

Yes it was! Yes it was! Yes it was!

joann kelly

To the entire Allen Family, my sincere condolences to you for the loss of Martha P. affectionately known as Aunt Martha. She was a remarkable and honorable woman whose easy going demeanor and smile could warm any heart. She will truely and deeply forever be loved and missed.
Lovingly,
JoAnn Hines Kelly

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

Mom's 100th Birthday Celebration!

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Jan Mitchell

Yulanda Turner

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Vanessa Deal

Lovely and Blessed Occasion Lovely and Blessed Occasion Lovely and Blessed Occasion

Brenda Allen-Lorick

2015, Atrium Village, Atrium Court, Owings Mills, MD, USA

A happy time on my 70th B-Day

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

Jan Mitchell

Vanessa Deal

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

Fondly remember innumerable joyful experiences with Mother-in-Love. She was always so supportive, greatest... Read more Fondly remember innumerable joyful experiences with Mother-in-Love. She was always so supportive, greatest cheerleader 📣, wonderful... Read more Fondly remember innumerable joyful experiences with... Read more

Burnetta Nelson

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Burnetta Nelson

The ladies of Naylor/Hughes Fellowship of Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church send our condolences and love to the family of Martha Allen. ❤️

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

Condolence Letter to David b. allen from Judge Emanuel Brown, Circuit Court for Baltimore City

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Brian & Jill Martin

Amber Nicole

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Samuel Moore

The Allen Residence after a Communion Service

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Brenda Allen-Lorick

Milton B. Allen, Jr

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Samuel Moore

The United Methodist Men of Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Men of Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Men of Sharp Street Memorial United... Read more