Obituary of Rebecca Boyum-Allen

Obituary of Rebecca Boyum-Allen Rebecca Boyum-Allen, 96, of Cherokee, passed away after a brief illness on April 6, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents George Owl and Rebecca Pond Owl, as well as her husbands Dr. L.E. Boyum and Anthony Allen . In addition she is also preceded by her brother George Owl Jr. and sister Hillary Osborn along with one son, Tom Boyum. Mrs. Boyum-Allen is survived by her beloved children; Dr. George Peter Boyum, Stillwater, MN, Thann Rebecca Boyum-Dum, Columbus, NC and The Honorable William Mark Boyum, Cherokee, NC. She also leaves behind her sister Evelyn Legassey, nieces Cate Hurt, Bonnie Legassey, nephew Everett Legassey and 2 grandchildren. Rebecca was a teacher at taught at the Oconaluftee Job Corps for a number of years. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Rebecca Boyum-Allen will be remembered for her love of going to yard sales as well as painting and reading. She also loved the UNC Tarheels. The family will have be having a private memorial service at a later date. Long House Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.