Lena Belle Reece Allbritton

Lena Reece Allbritton (April 3, 1920 – July 30, 2016), age 96 of Robeline, Louisiana, went to be with her heavenly father and loved ones early Saturday morning. She was born in Many, Louisiana to Levi and Losyer Reece and was the youngest of four children. Mrs. Allbritton graduated from Many High School in 1938. After graduation, she worked in San Antonio before moving back to the Robeline area, where she met and married George Allbritton, originally of Tullos, Louisiana, on April 26, 1947. The couple purchased land and started a family, which was her life’s joy. Mrs. Allbritton was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Robeline, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Before her husband’s retirement, she was a strong supporter of his ministry and work at a number of churches affiliated with the Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association. She was also very active in the family’s construction and cattle businesses for most of her life. Through the years, Mrs. Allbritton was an active member of her community. In 1964, she was recognized by the Louisiana Agriculture Extension Service, where she was acknowledged for her years of work with the area’s 4-H Club. In 1972, Mrs. Allbritton became the first woman elected to serve on the board of the U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Natchitoches Parrish. She served in various roles at the Los Adaes Foundation, where she was known for the many quilts she created with friends over the years. For more than 40 years, Mrs. Allbritton proudly served as Treasurer of the Central Cemetery Foundation. She was also a 30-year cancer survivor. Mrs. Allbritton was known for her devotion to her faith, family and friends. She is survived by three children Laurice Lambert, Sheila Peeples (Randy), and Nathan Allbritton (Lisa); grandchildren Laura Wilson, Tim Isgitt, Brian Ray, Andrea Pickett, Amanda Brady, Jenivie Leschber, and Cade Maroney; 16 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband George Allbritton; father Levi Reece; mother Losyer Reece; sisters Myrtis Simmons and Vertis Leach; brother Elmer Reece; daughter Karen Rinehart; daughter-in-law Phyllis Allbritton; sons-in-law Freddie Bozeman and Larry Lambert; and grandchildren Jason Lightfoot, Justin Allbritton, and Leah Eubanks. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral home in Natchitoches, with burial at Central Cemetery in Robeline. Reverends Brian Ray and Truman Leach will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Tim Isgitt, Brad Pickett, Cody Wilson, Connor Wilson, Kyle Bickham, Wayne Berry, David Lambert, and Dale Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be Kade Maroney, Garet Ray, Landen Ray, and Cole Pickett. A special thank you to Lisa Laurent for her devotion to Mrs. Allbritton over the last few years, and to the caring team at Hospice of Natchitoches.