Deloma Jean Allensworth, age 89, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Deloma was born December 29, 1933, in Macedonia, Iowa, the daughter of LeRoy and Lois (Fritcher) Magers. She was raised in Hendeson graduating from Henderson High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Richard Allensworth on November 20, 1951 in Hiawatha, Kansas. They lived in Henderson for many years and then lived in Emerson for many years. Deloma was a homemaker in the early years and then worked for Eveready Battery retiring when the plant closed after many years of employment. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. She made lots of clothes for the kids throughout the years. Deloma always raised a garden and did a lot of canning. They also raised livestock on their farm.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Richard Allensworth, Sr.; and brothers: Richard, William, and Robert. Survivors include her children: Richard Allensworth, Jr. of Red Oak, Iowa and Rebecca Allensworth of Emerson, Iowa; grandchildren: Leslie Ramsey and husband Jeremy of Gretna, Nebraska; Ryan Allensworth of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Clayton Allensworth and wife Sarah of Malvern, Iowa; and Daniel Peck of Red Oak, Iowa; great grandchildren: Jackson, Layla, Brynn, Zander, Everly, Owen, and Olivia; sister-in-law: Ardith Winett of Emerson, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held 11 AM Monday, January 9, 2023, at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.