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Minnie Allen Obituary

Minnie Theo Humphrey Allen was born June 25, 1937, to Arthur and Myrtle Humphrey and passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Donnie (Vickie) Allen; Elizabeth (Kevin) Williams; and Nancy Allen; grandchildren, Adam (Amber) Allen; Tim (Candace) Harris; April (Chris) Brooks; Tracy (Tim) Allen; Chris (Courtney) Allen; Amanda (Joel) Barber-Prather; Crystal (Josh) Turner; Billy Wayne (Samantha) Allen; Chelsea Allen; Justin Feathers; Brandy (Allen) Sides; Brandy Boyd; Cynthia Boyd; Valerie Perry; Joshua Allen; Carl Allen; and Alex Allen; great-grandchildren, Taylor; Parker; Hailey; Madyson; Noah; Dominic; Leland; Jayden; Hunter; Averie; Kaylin; Kiley; Tyler; Peyton; Noah; McKenzie; Lily; Johnathan; Grayson; Grace; Emma; Kara; Brittany; Amara; Matthew; Luke; Natalie; Devon; Jarah; Angell; Faith; and Kendall; great-great-grandchildren, Benny; Marella; and William. She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Susie Byrd; and Annie Jean Humphrey; along with many beloved nieces; nephews; extended family; and friends. Know that she loved and appreciated each and every one of you. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Allen; sons, Roger Allen and his wife, Melba; and Billy Wicks Allen; great-granddaughters, Mahnya Renee Allen; and Layla Allen; grandson, TJ Barber; daughters-in-law, Becky; and Annette; son-in-law, Bruce; six brothers; five sisters; and her newborn baby, who passed at birth. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 8th from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 1:00 p.m. all at Clear Creek Baptist Church, 1704 Clear Creek Rd., Lamar, MS. Burial will immediately follow at Allen Family Cemetery.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jul. 6, 2025.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church

1704 Clear Creek Rd., Lamar, MS

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church

1704 Clear Creek Rd., Lamar, MS

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8

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church

1704 Clear Creek Rd., Lamar, MS

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