Duane Allen, the singer of Oak Ridge Boys, is still trying to come to terms with the loss of his wife, Nora Lee Allen. However, he’s finding comfort in unexpected ways.
Taking to social media, the Oak Ridge Boys singer expressed his gratitude for the support he’s received from fans. He also shared a sign that he believes his late wife is watching over him. Allen happened to hear one of Nora’s songs on the radio.
He wrote on Facebook, “So many of you have been checking on me to see how I am doing. I’ve been trying to respond to everyone, even if it’s just a thumbs up. However, I just shared with a friend what happened to me this morning, and I felt that I might share it with you.”
He continued, “With the love life we had, I could never say anything but ‘THANK YOU LORD FOR ALLOWING US 54 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS’!!!!! I still see her in everything in my life. I came home this morning from singing in Texas, turned on the radio, and there was a voice that sounded familiar.”
According to Allen, the lyrics he heard were: “BY AND BY WHEN THE MORNING COMES / WHEN ALL THE SAINTS OF GOD ARE GATHERING HOME / WE WILL TELL THE STORY HOW WE’VE OVERCOME / AND WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY.”
At first, the singer was stunned. He explained, “It took me a while to believe what I was hearing. It was my Norah Lee, singing lead with the world-famous Chuck Wagon Gang. I had never heard her sing with them on the radio. I believe she was telling me that everything is gonna be alright.”
Nora Lee Allen passed away earlier this year, and Duane Allen spent weeks by her side. Nora was an accomplished singer in her own right, doing various backup vocals and joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1980. In a post, Duane wrote, “This morning, my wife of 54 years and 8 months took her last breath of air on planet Earth. Jamie, Dee, and I would like to thank you all for your love and prayers. We have been at her bedside for over nine weeks.”
Several fans commented on Allen’s post. One wrote, “Such a lovely ‘God Wink’, if you will. Prayers continue for you Duane Allen in this tremendous time of adjustment.”
Another said, “Bless you, Duane Allen. That is a beautiful testimony as well as a blessing. I pray for you and your family every day.”