With heartfelt sympathy and compassion, Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, along with the family, announces the passing of Ms. Betty Jean Allen

Betty Jean Allen was born on March 19, 1949, in Sardis, Georgia, to the late Robert Beal and Berth Mae Allen Barnes, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was educated in the Burke County (Sardis) School System, attending Middle School before moving on to Waynesboro High Industrial School. Betty furthered her education at Savannah State College in Savannah, Georgia, where she majored in Law Enforcement with a focus on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Records/Information and Dissemination Section Classification Units. Her diligent work in reducing the FOIPA backlog of requests and appeals was instrumental in meeting critical classification deadlines.

During her career, Betty was involved in 117 projects at FBI Headquarters, including the successful investigation of the Puerto Rico Independence Movement. She completed 24 hours of specialized training in supervisory skills for women, international technology assertive skills, general mediation, managing problem behaviors, EEO compliance for supervisors, professional proofreading, business English, and drug deterrence programs. Her 38 years of dedicated service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation left an enduring legacy of professionalism and excellence. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling the world.

Betty received Christ into her life at an early age and joined the Beach Branch Baptist Church in Sardis, Georgia. Throughout her life, she maintained her faith, joining the New Southern Rock Baptist Church after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, and later making Washington, DC, her permanent home.

Betty was an avid sportswoman who loved basketball, especially supporting the Mystic WNBA Champions, as well as football and line dancing. She cherished traveling on cruises and visiting family during reunions.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Barnes and Dannie Barnes; her sister, Sarah; her nephew, Manchella Allen; and her great-niece, Shilow Allen.

Betty leaves to cherish her memory four sisters: Norma A. Moore Robinson of Irvington, Alabama; Evelyn Allen of Mobile, Alabama; Annie R. Guffie of Atlanta, Georgia; and Relovely Robinson of Hamden, Connecticut; her brother, Johnny (Sheila) Allen of Detroit, Michigan; three nieces, Shayla Allen, Angela Guffie, and Shanda Vinenie; seven nephews, Kendrix Allen, Darmonie II, Shimon II, Domonick II, Rudy Guffie, Joshua Allen, and Jamie; eight great-nieces, Melrose, Aricka, Nyeashea, Shamya, Valerie, Dasani, Zoey, and Zada; one great-great-niece, Jalani; eleven great-nephews, Justus, Shiron Jr., Christian, Darmonia Jr., Domonick, D’Triche, Jamaruis, Jaylen, Ja’Kenyan, Jermaine, and Ja’Kavious; four great-great-nephews, Jakhari, JaiVeon, Christian, and D’Triche Jr.; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. She was also a devoted friend to Barbara Jones, Karen Roberts, and Juretha Wright, and a special cousin to Josephine Grant.

Betty Jean Allen’s life was one of service, faith, and love for her family and friends. She will be remembered for her dedication, spirit, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.

Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc.