She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was married to Ralph Allison. He survives. Mrs. Allison was a self-employed physical therpist. She attended Penn.State University and University of Pennsylvania. She enjoyed sports and music. Also surviving are one son, Lee Allison of New York City, New York; one daughter, Tina Mootz of Dallas, Tx.; one sister, Sandy Matulwicz of Paducah, Ky., and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John deGaston and Katherine Deardoff deGaston. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Rev. David Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Memorials maybe made to the Red Cross. condolences:www.fitchhillisfh.com