Background
Allen, Bessie Malvina was born on October 14, 1918 in LaKemp, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Percy J. and Mary Allen (Hagler) Gheen.
music educator church organist
Allen, Bessie Malvina was born on October 14, 1918 in LaKemp, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Percy J. and Mary Allen (Hagler) Gheen.
Bachelor in English, Texas Woman's University, 1939. Master of Arts in Music, W. Texas State University, 1970.
Teacher English, Balko (Oklahoma) High school and Junior High School, 1939-1940; private practice, Phillips, Texas, 1950-1985; teacher music, Frank Phillips College, Borger, Texas, 1960-1963, 65-73, 76-85; private practice, Borger, since 1986. Organist First Baptist Church, Borger, 1947-1965, Faith Covenant Church-Indiana, Borger, 1970-1981, First Christian Church, Borger, 1981-1982, Faith Covenant Church, Borger, since 1982.
Active National Republican Senatorial Committee, Washington, 1988-1991. Member Music Teachers National Association, Texas Federation Music Clubs, Amarillo Music Teachers Association, Borger Music Club.
Married Edgar Charles Allen, August 29, 1940 (deceased May 1981). Children: Stanley Charles, Stephen Wayne.