More About Nancy Allen and Family
Left-Dad at Ada High School, Center-Mom young adult, Right-Dad young adultMom and Dad
Mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Witherspoon, met the love of her life, Orval Price, at Ada High School. One day she picked the most handsome football player at school to help her change the tire on her car. They began to date on New Year's Eve 1937.
Ada High School (old building my parents and I attended)They graduated from Ada High School in 1939. Mom was a skilled equestrian. Her horse was named Dixie. Mom attended Sullins College and Oklahoma University. Dad attended East Central University.
Mom's and Dad's Wedding AnnouncementMom and Dad fell in love and married on December 14, 1941--one week after Pearl Harbor was bombed. They left immediately for Wichita, KS to live. Dad had to be at work the next day at an aircraft factory.
Mom and Dad during WWII - 1943Nine months after their marriage Dad enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve his country in World War II. For the next 2 years they lived in 5 different states. Those were tumultuous times for our country. Dad was a Staff Sergeant in the 770th Ordnance Company, 70th Infantry Division. They disembarked from the ship in Marseilles, France after having arrived there on January 18, 1945 from the U.S. Dad served in England, France, and Germany and had 20 men under his command. He was in Hochst, Germany when word was received that Germany had surrended to the Allies. An informal party was held in the mess hall to celebrate V-E Day that evening, May 8, 1945.
Dad during World War II - Staff Sergeant Orval PriceAfter the war was over, Dad returned to Ada, OK. He and Mom started their family with me and 6 years later my sister Susan. Dad was a building contractor for several years and then he and mom became owners of a loan company. Dad was a 5th grade Sunday School teacher, president of the Ada Tennis Club for about 20 years, and Chairman of the Board of our local hospital. Mom was a fine homemaker. She played the piano and was very active in church work. Both my parents loved to go dancing and play tennis. Dad had a whole room full of tennis trophies. My parents were members of the First United Methodist Church in Ada. They were happily married for 65 years.
Dad and his construction company built the
East Central University Boswell Memorial ChapelMom passed away on July 8, 2007 and Dad on January 25, 2008--both of Alzheimer's. Their passing was sad, but I know they are in a better place and together. I hope to see them again some day in heaven. I wanted to honor them so I put their pictures and story here to share with you.
Nancy Ann Price
Senior Picture, Ada High School, 1963I was born and grew up in Ada, Oklahoma and attended Hayes Elementary School and Ada Jr. High School. I graduated from Ada High School in 1963 at the age of 16.
Also, at the age of 16, I began my long adventure in education at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. At first Mom and Dad were afraid I wouldn't finish high school, although that never crossed my mind. Then years later, they were afraid I would never quit going to school. I have to laugh about that. The driving force behind my many years of studies was my personal study of the book of Proverbs in the Bible when I was in high school. It spoke very highly of wisdom. The only way I knew to become wise was by continuing to learn.
David and Me - HoustonAt the age of 18 I had my son David with my first husband. David is a wonderful son. We have always been very close and good friends. He is graduate of Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Computer Science. He is married to Amber. She has a degree in commercial art. They are a lovely couple.
David and Amber - Santa FeI graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1972 with a B.S. in Business Education and from East Central University in 1997 with a M.S. in Human Resources Administration. I also attended Oklahoma Wesleyan University, George Mason University, Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma State University, and Oklahoma State University Veterinary School. The only thing I ever passionately wanted to do was become a veterinarian. I worked three years to finish all my pre-vet classes and then started the veterinary program, but sadly was unable to complete it. That experience left me without direction in my life and a feeling of great loss and disappointment. I didn't know which way to turn or what to do next. Slowly, I found new paths to go down and got on my feet again.
Nancy 1986 - OSU Veterinary SchoolIn 1981 I graduated from Tri County Techology Center in Bartlesville with my Licensed Practical Nurse diploma and I am presently an LPN.
Nurse Nancy 1981 - LPN GraduationI have a son David who is married to Amber and a step-son James. I am married to Arnold Allen. I have one one younger sister. I have lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, and Maryland. My foreign travels have taken me to France, England, and Monaco. The most memorable experiences from Europe were going up in the Eiffel Tower, riding the train clear across France, viewing the breathtaking aqua colored Mediterranean Sea in Monte Carlo Monaco, and watching fireworks coordinated with music shot off a boat in the Mediterranean in Cannes France.
Click here to learn how Arnold and I met and married
My husband Arnold 1991I am a former science and business teacher, nurse, secretary, veterinary assistant, office manager, and technical assistant . My special interests are reading, writing, scuba diving (Padi Master Scuba Diver), swimming, web development, surfing the Internet, genealogy, and taking care of my cats.
Nancy 1974In the past I have done watercolor painting, pencil drawing, ceramics, sewing, and needlework of various kinds. I feel writing is my best skill and has served me well over the years. My story, Happy Anniversary, was shown on national television in 2000. My husband Arnold and I, a friend Billy, and Dr. Paul Francel were all in the television program.
Nancy 1972 - Year of OU GraduationUntil my early retirement, I worked at Oklahoma State University Extension in the Community Nutrition Education Programs for low income persons and elementary school students. I enjoy keeping my website updated and improved. I spend time nearly every day corresponding with friends I have made via my website. God has richly blessed me and my website and I hope and pray others have been blessed by it too.
I am a Christian and a United Methodist. Presently, I am committed to telling our story of inspiration to the world. Also, I want provide as much information as possible about Dr. Francel to help others in need.
My greatest personal victory was the day my husband's brain tumor was completely removed by Dr. Francel with the help and guidance of our heavenly father. My greatest blessings were the day my son David was born, the day my sister Susan was born, the day I married Arnold, and the day I met Dr. Francel.
Nancy 2000
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