My fondest memory of Mary Lou is of when we became friends in Miss Jordan's second grade class at Louise Black Elementary School in Weslaco. Her gregarious personality and laughter were infectious! As adults, she and I would laugh at how we quickly became "see-saw buddies" during that year. Whether at school, church, or home, Mary Lou was a lovely, lovely human being. Our loss is definitely Heaven's gain. My thoughts and condolences go to John, David, and the entire Allen family. May Mary Lou's soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.