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Malaysha LaKristan Allen was born on September 26, 1981, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Lois Allen and Dale Allen Sr. She grew up in Wynnewood and often returned to live there over the years. As a child, Malaysha was described as stubborn, fierce, and brave, often getting into mischief with her older brother. Malaysha was fond of her brother growing up, spending much of their time together as Malaysha tended to follow her brother everywhere. Malaysha spent summers at the Wynnewood Pool or riding bikes around town. On Fridays, her mom planned movie nights, a special night of pizza, snacks, skillet popcorn and the movies Malaysha and her brother picked from the rental store. Malaysha also grew up with her cousins and close family friends. You would never see Malaysha without Londa or Londa without Malaysha. The two were like unbiological sisters, doing almost everything together during their teenage years. Malaysha attended Wynnewood Schools for most of her life, participating in basketball and competing in shot put and discus during track season. After high school, Malaysha met Matthew Garrett, her soon-to-be husband, and together they built a family, raising seven children over the years. Malaysha loved being a mother; her children were her pride and joy. She spent much of her time listening to music, spending time with her parents, siblings, children, cousins, and friends, watching movies, painting, designing outfits, shopping, and making cherished memories with her family. Malaysha was known for bringing smiles and laughter to everyone she met. Her jokes and humor could fill a room with joy, and she carried a light within her that brightened every space she entered. That light could never be dimmed by anyone but was tragically extinguished far too soon. Malaysha’s absence leaves a permanent void in the hearts of those who loved her. Malaysha was welcomed home by her mother, Lois Allen, on January 11th, 2025. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Tom Edwards and Zelar Graves; her paternal grandparents, Iverson and Cleola Allen; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Malaysha is survived by her children: Arieana Allen-Garrett, Lhane Garrett, Trinity Garrett, Serenity Garrett, D’Adrian (Tre) Garrett, Dacyn Garrett, and D’Allen Garrett, all from Moore, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her father, Dale Allen Sr., of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; her older brother, Dale Allen Jr., and his wife, Dejah Allen, of Oklahoma City; her younger brother, Derek Allen, of Ardmore, Oklahoma; and her sister, Candice Johnson, of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Malaysha also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close family friends

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Malaysha LaKristan Garrett - Allen

September 26, 1981 - January 11, 2025