Allene Randolph

Allene Randolph

1928-2021

Allene Randolph, 92, of Edmond, Oklahoma went to her heavenly home, Saturday, May 22, 2021, while surrounded by her family.

Allene was born to Hollis and Elsie Farrell July 14, 1928 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. They later moved to Butler, Limestone Gap, Hoffman and eventually Oklahoma City where she graduated from Central High School in 1946. She was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, loved playing basketball and enjoyed roller skating in her free time. While in Oklahoma City, she met her neighbor and love of her life, Howard “Buster” Randolph. They later married in December 27, 1946 and eventually moved to north Edmond where they raised their children and grandchildren on a small acreage where they could experience and appreciate the outdoors. Allene and Buster were married for over 55 years until his passing in 2002.

After high school, she worked for Southwestern Bell, followed by 15 years for TG&Y Corporate offices working as a Bookkeeper for 35 stores. She stayed home with her children and grandchildren for many years before returning to work and eventually retiring from Cooley Construction.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother, Allene was a talented seamstress who loved using her gift to sew for her family, friends and eventually a local bridal salon. There she spent several years designing and altering gorgeous wedding gowns and prom dresses. She loved being outdoors, and spent much of her time tending to their acre-size fruit and vegetable garden as well as flowerbeds. She was a bird watcher and enjoyed researching the latest feathered friend at her feeders and outside her windows. A member of the Home Demonstration Club,  she would attend meetings all over Oklahoma and regularly demonstrated upholstery, sewing and canning techniques. Other hobbies included painting, cake decorating, singing, and playing piano.

Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.  She was one of the few remaining founding members of her home church, Waterloo Road Church of Christ (formerly Midway) where she was very active in teaching bible classes, attending ladies’ bibles studies, encouraging others and hosting many church fellowships.

Allene was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hollis and Elsie Farrell; brother, James Farrell and wife, Earlene; sisters, Nora Blackwell and husband, Hoy; Jean Hood and husband, John; mother-and-father-in-law, Roy and Mildred Randolph; husband, Buster Randolph; son, Tony Randolph; as well as other family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Billeye Medlock; grand-daughter, Shelleye Miller and husband, John; great-grandchildren, Lauren Byrne, Luke Miller, Logan Miller, and Leah Miller; son, Rickey Randolph and wife, Cindy;  grandchildren, Cody Randolph and wife, Desirae, Trent McIllwrath and wife, Stefanie, Lauren McIllwrath, Ashton Motil, and Madison Motil; great-grandchildren, Tayten Grable, Thomas McIllwrath, and Ada McIllwrath; and numerous other family and friends.

The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. We will miss her greatly.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma, Tealridge Assisted Living and Mercy Hospice for the excellent care and love shown during this difficult time.

A viewing is scheduled 1 to 8pm Wednesday, May 26, followed by a memorial service at 10am, Thursday May 27, at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery.

We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but feel they should not due to health regulations.  To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.