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YOUNGSTOWN -- Jacqueline "Jackie" Vernetta Allen, 69, born and raised in Baltimore, Md., formerly of Erie, Pa. and currently a resident of Youngstown, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1952, to 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 voiceovers 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 "Arabbers" 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; stepfather, 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, and Terry and Eric Allen; two nieces, Tiffany Siciliano-Norman and Simone Sharp; a sister-in-law, Glenda Gibson; 13 grandchildren, Ishmail Jr., Khadijah, Andre, Raja, Devin, Dameer, Kyrah, Mekhi, Jalen, Isaiah, Basie, Ava and Erin; four great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Raelyn, Andre Jr., and Josephine; the father of her children and lifelong friend, Ibrahim "C.T." Musheer; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and the best of friends.
Friends may attend a memorial service with the family, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at J.E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. A viewing hour will be held at noon and the service will begin at 1 p.m. A celebration of life will follow.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers who risk their lives daily fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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