Allean Deloris Forde, a beloved member of the Wildwood, FL community, has passed away. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Luvenia Smith, her brother Bobby Dean Smith, Sr., and her sister Nettie B. Smith Hamilton. Allean leaves behind a devoted family, including her son Samuel Grace, Sr. and his wife Shantell of Wildwood, FL, and her grandson Samuel Grace, Jr. and his wife Sabra, along with her great-grandchildren Sy'Ari and Naomi Grace, all of Dothan, Alabama.

She is also survived by her sisters Josephine Miles of Columbus, Georgia, and Gloria Brooks of Wildwood, FL, her aunt Mary Lee Scott of Orlando, FL, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. William Forde. Allean was cherished by her godchildren Sonja Rich of Tampa, FL, Cozette Sesler and her husband Brien, Sr. of Wildwood, FL, and Freddy Hester and his wife Charlene of Eustis, FL. Her special nieces Mary Ann Woods, Comatasha Foster, Carshoma Williams, Perlena Brooks, Valarie Edwards, and Kesha James, along with her special cousins Annie Lee James, Arlena Brooks, and Theresa Atkins Grady, will miss her dearly.

Allean's life was enriched by her special friends Levi & Brenda Solomon, Brien Sesler, II, and her Ebenezer Church Family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith, having been an active member of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. Her gentle spirit and unwavering faith were a testament to her deep commitment to her community and her faith.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, located at 390 East Highway 462, Wildwood/Royal, FL 34785, with Rev. Melvin Lyals officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Wildwood (Royal), FL. A repast will be held at the Ebenezer A.M.E Church Fellowship Hall, 390 East CR 462, Wildwood (Royal), FL 34785.