Norma Lois Allen

November 5, 1935 - February 24, 2020

Norma Lois Allen, 84, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 24, 2020. She was born in Casey, Illinois on November 5, 1935 to William and Ruby (Swisher) Umbarger. Norma graduated from Garnett High School in 1954. She married Robert “Bob” Boal in 1957 and they welcomed three children. He preceded her in death in 1990. She later married William “Bill” Allen and he preceded her in death in 2006. Norma had amazing people skills and loved to help those in need. During her 20 years working as clerk at Hudson Pharmacy, she enjoyed getting to know the customers, and taking care of the candy counter. She was known for her cooking skills, and especially for her homemade noodles and desserts. The yearly tradition of making Christmas cookies is one of the many things her family will miss about her. In her spare time, Norma enjoyed bowling, square-dancing, playing cards with family and friends, and visiting with her front porch guests. She is survived by children, Cindy Quinn (Brent) of Parkville, MO, Steve Boal (Beth) of Overland Park, KS, and Diane Farlow (Gary) of Tecumseh, KS; siblings, Bill Umbarger, Bob Umbarger, Edith Christy, Barbara Graham, Curtis Umbarger, and David Umbarger; grandchildren, Sean Quinn, Colby Farlow, Chad Boal, Zach Boal, Katelyn Ruelle, and Garrett Farlow; great-grandchildren, Oliver Quinn and Caden Farlow. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert Boal and William Allen; brothers, Ronald Umbarger and Jerry Umbarger; and grandson, Ryan Quinn. A service will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, with family greeting friends 30 minutes prior at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Midland Care Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.