Mrs. Nadine Allen
Mrs. Audrey Nadine Talley Allen, age 77, resident of Haworth, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home with family by her side.

Nadine was born one of five children to Hudie Ernest and Alice McGough Talley on August 25, 1946, in Goodwater, Oklahoma. Nadine was a 1964 graduate of Haworth High School and went on to attend college courses. After receiving her education, Nadine went to work for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a quality inspector. With the USDA, Nadine worked in a number of different facilities but spent the majority of her career at Pilgrim's Pride in De Queen, retiring after many years of dedicated service. Nadine was a member of Little River Community Church and enjoyed reading, going to church, riding around with her dogs, and picking on her family and friends. Nadine best spent her time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Robert Ridens; one brother, James Talley; and her beloved pups, Gizmo and Weirdo.

Nadine leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Chad Allen of Haworth; two grandchildren, Sara Allen of Horatio, and Cody Allen of Haworth; five great-grandchildren, TJ Allen, Sakura Allen, Beau Allen, Xzavier Allen, and Carma Allen; one brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Carolyn Talley of Eagletown; two sisters, Ernestine Watson of De Queen and Mary Hatfield of Horatio; special friends, Brandon Blackmon and Pat Brinkley; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Nadine Allen will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Little River Community Church in Winthorp. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. You may leave a condolence online at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

When I'm Gone
by Mrs. Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile

Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day

Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay

And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.