Sheila Hoven nee Allen, 66 of Leslie passed away Monday, February, 1, 2010 in Washington.

Mrs. Hoven, daughter of the late Joseph Allen and wife Helen nee Marley was born August 22, 1943 in Caruthersville, Missouri.

On February 14, 1998 she was united in marriage to Fedore J. Hoven in Union.

Mrs. Hoven was a member of the Faith Church of St. Louis.

Mrs. Hoven was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Helen Allen; three grandchildren, Brandon Scott Sohn, Mark Christopher and Brooklin Crawford.

She is survived by her husband Fedore J. Hoven of Leslie; three sons, Joseph Finger of Pevely, Joseph Hoven and wife Kiturah of Berger and Mike Hoven and wife Teresa of Sullivan; five daughters, Kelley Christopher of Pevely, Shantelle Overschmidt and husband Phil of Washington, Sharon Hubenthal and husband Henry of New Haven, Rhonda Cobbs and husband Curtiss of New Haven and Lisa Hoven of Berger; one sister, Donna Faye Buddemeyer of Florida; nineteen grandchildren, Tyler, Joseph, Katelyn, Micah, Braydon, Mckenzey, Dan, Laurie, Ashley, Jessica, Kylie, Whitney, Hannah, Tyler, Taylor, Michelle, Keala, Chance and Shelby; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.