Ms. Saquanna Allen, 38, of Valley died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, 3294 Co. Rd. 51, Camp Hill, AL 36850 at 11:00 a.m. (CST) with Pastor Teddy Reece officiating. Public viewing will be Friday, June 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST) and visitation with the family is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST). Public viewing and visitation will be held in Vines Funeral Home Chapel.
Saquanna Allen, the daughter of George Allen and Cynthia Marshall, was born on July 13, 1984. Thirty-eight-year-old Saquanna was born, raised and resided in Valley, Alabama. There she attended Chambers County Public Schools and is a 2003 graduate of Valley High School. In 2010, Saquanna earned her Associate of Science in Office Management from Southern Union State Community College. Later, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Saquanna served as an educator in various capacities, including substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and teacher. She had an extraordinary gift to impact the lives of students with unique challenges and disabilities. In 2022, she was named Davis Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year and was chosen to serve as an Instructional Coach for MGM LEAPS. Saquanna believed every child deserved a champion and became that for every child she encountered.
Saquanna Allen, often referred to as Sister Q, loved the Lord with all her heart. At an early age, she joined Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church. In her continued walk of faith, she became an avid member and minister at New Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Teddy Reece. There she served as the pastor’s administrative assistant, Bible Study teacher and Sunday School teacher. Saquanna was known for always stepping up to the call of duty, leaving no task undone.
Saquanna Allen was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, but one of her greatest joys was being a mother to one only son, Zalarrious Turner. Saquanna Allen was truly a light in the world and will be greatly missed.
Saquanna is survived by one son: Zalarrious Turner; father: George Allen; mother, Cynthia Allen; two brothers: Jamonquavious Presley and Devonte Allen; one niece, Tyteanna Marshall; one great-niece, Kaisley Johnson; six aunts: Jacqueline Holloway, Cathy Hammonds, Sandra Holloway, Molie Ann Avery, Teresa Marshall Huguley and Christine Jackson; six uncles: Robert Williams, Mark Allen, Velpo Allen, John Marshall, Terry Marshall and Arthur Hughley; best friend; Trecarya Mitchell; prayer counselors: Rev. Gretchen Mitchell-Holloway and Latika Carter Spencer and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
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