José Allen

It is with immense sadness that we report the passing of José Allen, our Life-Vice President, at the age of 102.  

José was much loved throughout Sussex and was President of Henfield Flower Club which she founded in 1957.   From 1976-1978 José became Area Chairman and was Area President from 1985-1987.   José was also a founding member of New Visions in 1996.

José was appointed Assistant National Show Consultant in 1978, a National Associate of Honour and 2nd National Vice-Chairman in 1979.   She became the first Sussex National Chairman in 1983.  She was very much involved as a National Demonstrator, and in 1996 she served on the National Judging Committee.  

When National Chairman, she organised the 25th Anniversary Conference for the National Association at Brighton in 1984.  In 1986, when Area President, she organised the events celebrating Sussex Area’s Silver Jubilee.

José was a real character and such a lovely lady, and she will be greatly missed by all of us in Sussex and by very many people further afield, including internationally. 

We will remember José with great fondness and affection.