It is with profound sadness and a great sense of loss that the family of Alecia “Leci” Agatha Allen announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend on October 5, 2024, at the age of 87.
Alecia Agatha Allen was born on August 5, 1937, and was the fifth child of James “Big Jim” and Louise Allen, who predeceased her in death.
She attended the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School until the tenth grade. In 1952, Alecia moved to New York.
While residing in New York, Alecia completed her high school education, after which she entered the workforce. Alecia worked in various retail operations until she returned to St. Thomas in 1966. Upon her return, Alecia worked at Chase Manhattan Bank, Bluebeard’s Castle Hotel, Hilton Hotel, The Department of Labor, Antilles Airboat and the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority from which she retired.
Alecia enjoyed listening to music, dancing, gardening, outdoor activities, reading and Do It Yourself construction projects and any activity that would keep her outdoors.
Alecia leaves to celebrate her life and legacy her daughter Jacqueline Allen Dennis and son Steven Allen; sisters Angelita Jennings, Ausselita deFreitas, Angela Allen and Arlene Allen Monaghan; brother Algernon Allen; sister-in-law Zoraida Allen; Grandson Jason Allen LaBeet; Grand Daughters Ama Dennis and Alicia Powell; Nieces Marcella Jennings, Annette Raimer, Edithrose Jennings, Rebecca Jennings, Diana Allen, Yvette Allen, Pamela Monaghan and Algie Allen Johnson; Nephews; Lawrence Jennings, Kevin Jennings, John Jennings, Michael Wattley, Stephen Tyson, Edgar Allen, Jose Allen, Dylan Monaghan, Michael Allen and Anthony Allen. Special acknowledgment to members of the extended family of cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who offered prayers, cheers, laughter, and a good meal on many occasions.
The family extends special thanks to her caretakers who cared for Alecia as though she was family and a lifelong friend to include Heavenly Home Sweet Home, Continuum Care, Ms. Reid, Ms. Ruth, Ms. Patsy and Ms. Giovani.
There will be a funeral service on January 27, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, immediately followed by a burial service at Western Cemetery 2.
