J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Ms. Jacqueline Vernetta Allen

YOUNGSTOWN A homegoing celebration in honor of Ms. Jacqueline Vernetta Allen will be held Saturday, November, 20, 2021 at 1pm at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Ave in Youngstown, OH. Jacqueline “Jackie” Vernetta Allen, 69, was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and was formerly of Erie, PA. She was a resident of Youngstown, OH and on Saturday, November 13, 2021 she passed away at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Hospital in Youngstown, OH. She was born on March 22, 1952 to her parents, the late Edward Allen and Margie Taylor Simpson. Jackie was a friend to so many and “never met a stranger.” She can be described as everyone’s favorite person, Aunt, Cousin and Best Friend. She was the life of the party and told the best stories which included voice overs and choreography. She loved to cook and feed her loved ones. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and rarely missed an event. She loved thrifting and garage sales. She was a “Jack of All Trades.” She cared for others during her time as a caregiver and housekeeper. She was a self-taught hairstylist who could replicate and learn any technique just by seeing a style. She was an amazing seamstress who often made her own clothing throughout the years, as well as creating beautiful pieces for others, including garments for fashion shows, pageants and even for a television production. She has been both designer and participant. She had a love for horses and grew up in her family’s business, the Bruce Street Stables, formerly Allen Stables. She was very proud of her family’s rich history as “Arabber’s” in the City of Baltimore. Any given day you may see their horse and buggies trotting through the city selling some of the city’s finest fruits and vegetables right outside your door. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Grandmother Mildred Allen, step-father Aaron Garfield Simpson Sr., one sister Gwendolyn Green, two brothers, Aaron "Stuffy" Garfield Simpson Jr. and Gary Allen, and far too many others that are greatly missed. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Ishmail Arvin Sr., Ifraj “Sy” Arvin-Ross, Ishan Arvin, Iyesha Arvin-Harvey and her husband Alex, and her son Aaron Allen; a sister Tamara Johnson, three brothers Maynard Sharp, Terry and Eric Allen, two nieces, Tiffany Siciliano-Norman and Simone Sharp, a sister-in-law Glenda Gibson, thirteen grandchildren, Ishmail Jr., Khadijah, Andre, Raja, Devin, Dameer, Kyrah, Mekhi, Jalen, Isaiah, Basie, Ava and Erin; and four great grandchildren; Jaylen, Raelyn, Andre Jr., and Josephine; the father of her children and life-long friend Ibrahim “C.T.” Musheer, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and the best of friends. A Heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers who risk their lives daily fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12-1pm at the Jaylex Event Center

Guest Book

My dearest sister Jackie. You will forever live in my heart. You're now in God's Holy hands and I will never forget you. Love your brother Maynard.

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My dearest sister Jackie, you will forever live in my heart. You're no longer in pain and it brings me much comfort to know that your in God's kingdom. Love your brother Maynard

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My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to the family. Jackie was a beautiful and amazing woman. It was always a pleasure and a joy seeing and talking with her. Rest In Peace Jackie

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JACKIE ALLEN YOUR MOM WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT SHE NEVER COULD SAY NO TO ANYTHING THAT YOU ASKED HER TO DO SHE'LL BE MISSED GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.H

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Iyesha, so very sorry for the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.

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Jackie in my heart and mind will never be past tense. No was. Her spirit, her love, will endure and live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who loved her. Though we mourn the loss of her physical self I remind myself about her telling me again and again how fleeting life is and though precious it's just the bus stop on the way to Glory. God's heaven is a lot brighter, happier and beautiful with its newest, sweetest angel. Rest In Peace. I love you. I miss you like crazy. Remember you promised to put in a good word for me if you got there first. See you again Tater. Save me a good spot! Love you. Brad "Onion"

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Our hearts and prayers are with such an amazing family. Girl Scout Troop 4617 Long Beach, Mississippi

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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