Sara J. Allen

Sara Jane Allen, 50, died on July 3, 2015, in Casa Grande after a long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Allen was born on Aug. 5, 1964, in Riverside, California. As a teenager she moved to Arizona and joined the Vinsant family, raised with cousins who became brothers to her, Peter and John Vinsant. She trusted in Christ and was baptized at San Pedro Valley Baptist Church in Dudleyville. She graduated from Ray High School in Kearny, where she met Doug. They were married on Oct. 6, 1984.

She was kind and caring and worked hard. She joyfully gave her time helping in the community and at her church. She loved working with preschool kids at Victory Baptist Church of Casa Grande and loved to help people. Even in her darkest and most painful moments of her battle with cancer, her real concern was for others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earle A. and Goldie J. Ward Ringquist. Besides her husband and best friend, survivors include two sons, Douglas and Shane Allen; a daughter, Ashley Allen; possibly three siblings she lost touch with, Alma, Ada and King Ringquist; and a granddaughter.

The memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Victory Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to children’s ministries at Victory Baptist.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.