Keva Deon Allen

1959 – 2025

Keva Deon Allen age 66 of Iantha Missouri passed Thursday August 21st, 2025 in her home.

She was was born June 22, 1959 in Flagstaff, Arizona,  the daughter of Allen Dalton Haws Jr. and Helen RaeDean Smith, both parents proceeded her in death as well as two brothers, Jimmy Haws and Allen Dewayne Haws and one sister, Patrina Shawn Feaster, and one daughter Trina Lee Franklin.

Surviving are three daughters, Melony RaeDean Franklin of California, Raelene Michelle Miles and her husband Wesley David Miles of Iantha Missouri, and Lynn Marie Hamon and her husband Travis Rupe of Jasper, Missouri. Five grandchildren, Justin Franklin, Tiffany Hurst, Zachary Haws, Jennifer Hurst, Gabriel Miles, and Ethan Hamon. Three great-grandchildren, Ryder Lee Houston, Ace Tyler Haws, and Braylon Oliver Hurst. She had many brothers and sisters.

Keva attended Fort Scott Community College where she received her GED and CDL and became top driver. She had jobs but her favorite was a CNA where she was able to care for others. Keva moved from Arizona to Missouri in 1992. She enjoyed watching crime shows and playing with her grandchildren. Most important to her were her family and pets. Keva was not a member of a church but she had a true love for God.

Services: Church for Imperfect People

Lamar, Missouri

September 19, 2025

2pm until 5pm

Officiating: Pastor Bryan Tabakian

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO