Carolyn Key Allen

1942 - 2022

Carolyn Key Allen

January 17, 1942 - January 31, 2022

Carolyn Key Allen, age 80, passed away on January 31, 2022, in Charlottesville Virginia. She was born to the late Floyd W. Key Sr. and Maxine Williams Key on January 17, 1942, in Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd W. Key Jr., Raymond A. Key, and Donnell Key.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 61 years, Ernest B. Allen Jr; two sons, Ernest B. Allen IV and wife, Lucy, of Keswick, Virginia, and Eric B. Allen and wife, Nina, of Fluvanna, Virginia; three sisters, Linda McCurdy of Washington, D.C., Tutlenia Garner and Travis Key, both of Charlottesville, Virginia; a brother, William Redd of Charlottesville, Virginia; three stepsisters, Nancy L. Key, Edwina Key and Jeanette Adams; three stepbrothers, Larry Mills of Washington, D.C., Gary Mills of Charlottesville, and Carl Mills, of South Carolina; brother-in-law, Franklin W. Allen and his wife, Cynthia, of New Carrollton, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Nicole Jones, Erica Jones, Amanda Allen, Ernest B "Ben"Allen V, Christopher "Trae" Allen, Corey Allen, and Jordan Allen; seven great-grandchildren, Tazhon, Khalil, Kason, Sophia, Sofia, Honestalia, and Eli; seven nieces, Darlene Adams, Avis Morse, Tangela McCurdy, Talhia, Allegra and Juanita Key and Ashley Allen; ten nephews, Floyd W. Key III, Donnell E. Key Jr., Bryan Key, Steven Key, Michael Key, Robert McCurdy, Jacoby Key, Kevin Key, Raymond Key and Chris Curry; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Carolyn K. Allen was a native of Charlottesville. She was educated in the public school system graduating from Jackson P. Burley High school in 1960. In 1960, Carolyn married her high-school sweetheart, Ernest B. Allen III. Together she and Ernest built and enjoyed a beautiful circle of family and friends, remaining in Charlottesville until her death.

Carolyn became a member of the First Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Reverend Benjamin F. Bunn and remained a member for more than 50 years. As a First Baptist Church member she served as Church Clerk and hostess and assisted with the hospitality committee. Carolyn dedicated her life to service work; she was a charter member of the Golden Agers Senior Ministry, serving in a leadership capacity for over 10 years.

Carolyn worked at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library as a Librarian for 45 years where she specialized in children's literature. Carolyn also spearheaded the outreach program at the library that serviced under privileged children in the city and county that did not have access to books and transportation to the library.

She retired in 2006 and devoted her time to Christian service, traveling and enjoying the company of family and friends.

A walk-through visitation will be held for friends from 12 until 5 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the J.F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel, 108 6th Street N.W, Charlottesville Virginia.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Lincoln Cemetery, 2820 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.

A very special thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont for their professional, loving care.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be sent to The Golden Agers Senior Ministry at First Baptist Church, 632 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.

J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc

108 6th St N.W., Charlottesville, Va.