ALLEN, Valerie Gayle (nee: Koch), 41, of Lebanon passed away after a valiant battle with cancer at her home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Born May 2, 1981 in Dayton, OH to William and Pamela (nee: Wood) Koch, she was a dedicated wife and mother. Valerie graduated from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy in 2000. She had an eye for design and was a designer for EMA Construction. Valerie had a deep faith in her Lord and spoke at several women's ministries regarding that faith. She cherished her family and she home schooled her kids. Valerie loved spending time with family and friends.

Preceded in death by her two sisters, Tiffany and Victoria Koch, she is survived by her parents, her husband of 20 years, Edward Allen, her five children, Jaden, Maddyson, Gavin, Adalyn and Tyson, her brothers, Benjamin (Bethany) Koch and Stephen (Alicia) Koch, her sister, Bethany (Jared) Kendrick and many other extended family and friends.

Visitation, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 4 until 7 PM with a funeral service immediately following at 7 PM at the Citygate Church in Lebanon. Interment will be on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11 AM in Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Gideon's International by visiting Gideons.org/donate. Arrangements by the Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon.