Tania Allen, 42, of Lake Clarke Shores, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at her home following a brief illness with cancer. Tania was born June 9, 1968 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Harold & DeLois (Wagner) Gowan and moved to the West Palm Beach area in 1994 from Portageville, Missouri. Tania was a delivery woman for Federal Express. Tania is survived by her life partner Jerry Strickland; daughter, Briana Allen; brothers, Harold Gowan; Gregory Gowan; Bruce Gowan; Jason Mathis and Johnny Wagner; sisters, Penny Briscoe and Alison Gowan; step-mother, Karen Gowan. A Memorial Service for Tania will be held 4:00 pm February 12, 2011 at 1448 Mediterranean Road East, Lake Clarke Shores. In Lieu flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Jerry Strickland. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida.