The Angelsare Waiting at

Heaven’s Gate for

ReginaReginaLike the sun, your smile was bright, cheerful, and

warm, touching the hearts of many.The love you gave to others was comforting and healing.

Your spirit was strong, and your grace was mighty.The embrace of your heart was peaceful and calm.

Your charm was bold and beautiful, too big for this small world.You were a force to be reckoned with,

and just like the sun, you will remain everlasting.The memories of you will live on through us, those blessed by your presence.

We will miss you and everything about you.We will miss sharing special moments with you.

Moments when we laughed, cried, and shared our secrets, fears, and doubts.Your friendship was a place of unconditional love and acceptance.

The love, the light, and the joy of you lives on.You will remain in our hearts, minds, and souls forever.

Fly high to the heavens and find your place among the stars.Rest there peacefully, my beautiful black queen.

~Douglas “Pooh” Anderson~

AcknowledgementThe family of Regina Ashley Allen would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions. Your

phone calls, visits, flowers, thoughts, and prayers have all helped greatly during our time of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you, is our prayer.

Professional Services Entrusted To

Regina Ashley Regina Ashley allen (Byrd)(Byrd)

CCelebrationelebration of life service

Sunrise SunsetSeptember 13, 1987 April 21, 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

2 o’clock in the Afternoon

Serenity-Murray Mortuary

930 Chesnee Highway

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Order of ServicePresiding

Pastor Ronald W. HendersonMt. Nebo Baptist Church, Spartanburg SC

Processional ................................................The Family

Sealing of the Bier ............................. Serenity-Murray Mortuary Director

Selection .............................. Celebration of Life Video

Scripture Readings: Old Testament ........... Pastor Ronald W. Henderson New Testament

Prayer ............................ Pastor Ronald W. Henderson

Solo ................................... Kenneka Littlejohn, Friend

Remarks ......................... Jacovis “Coco” Jones, FriendZelda Teamer, Friend

Poem ................ Written by Douglas “Pooh” AndersonBest Friend

Read by Sharon Edwards

Solo ................................................. Jermayne Branson

Acknowledgements.............................Serenity-Murray Mortuary Director

Selection .......................................... Spiritual Dancers

Eulogy ........................... Pastor Ronald W. Henderson

Committal

Recessional .................................................The Family

ObituaryOn Tuesday, April 21, 2020, our lives were forever changed. Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Regina Ashley Allen, 32, of Inman, SC, tragically lost her life, but she is now standing tall and whole, walking Heaven’s streets of gold.

Affectionately known as Byrd to many, Regina was born September 13, 1987, in Los Angeles, CA. She was a ray of light to her parents, Reginald and Beverly Cunningham Allen. A uniquely beautiful woman with a kind, caring, and giving spirit, she often attended Relentless Church. She loved to shop, and always brought sunshine wherever she went.

Regina’s spirit and smile will be remembered by: her parents of Boiling Springs, SC; her brothers, Joshua Allen of Spartanburg, SC, and Darren John of Boston, MA; her sisters, Felisha Allen, and Jamilah (Arseem) Mitchell-Simeona both of Spartanburg, SC, and Kimberly Pittman of Boston, MA; her grandmother, Willma Allen of Boston, MA; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; other relatives; dear close friends; and a very special friend, Terry Griffin.

If you could see her now, you’d know she’s at peace. If you could see her now, she’s just sitting at Jesus’ feet. If you could see her now, you’d know she has seen His face. If you could see her now, you’ll never want her to leave that place.

Regina Ashley Regina Ashley allen (Byrd)(Byrd)