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Kathryn Allen

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Kathryn Allen obituary, 1939-2025, Dripping Springs, TX

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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Neptune Society - Austin

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Austin, Texas

Kathryn Allen Obituary

Kathryn (Kay) Ramona Allen of Dripping Springs, Texas. passed away on September 23, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Leominster, MA and grew up in Southborough, MA.

She graduated from University of Maine, The Ohio State University and the University of Texas at Austin.

She worked as director of the department of Continuing Education at the University of Texas in Austin.

After retirement from the University of Texas at Austin, Kay was actively involved in North Hays County Fire Department, North Hays County EMS, North Blanco County EMS, City of Dripping Springs, K & S Senior Pet Furever Home and Hospice, Texas State Guard.

Kay is preceded in death by their parents and her brother Larry.

She is survived by her wife, Shannon Burke, her 5 siblings, and many relatives.

The family would like to thank Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days. Also, the family very much appreciates the care and support of the Neptune Society.

Per Kay's wishes, there will be no services. At a later date, her ashes will be scattered in several family cemeteries in New England.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dripping Springs Century News from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, 2025.

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Barbara Gullett Riggs

Earlier today

I am so very sorry Shannon. Sending you much love.

Lori Fenner

Yesterday

Kay was an amazing woman and mentor. She was instrumental in my continuing education in EMS and in becoming an instructor at Blanco County EMS for a number of years as well as becoming an EVOC instructor and PEER Support traveling around the area for EMS personnel trauma. In addition, she encourage and talked me into becoming a member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team during 9/11. She never failed to listen and give advice that usually always was the right advice. She was funny, kind, loving and friend to many. She will be missed by so many! Prayers to her family and friends.

Miles Skipper

Yesterday

Wow, I am with out words. Kay was a wise person. I never had a conversation with her where I didn´t learn from her.

Lisa Miller

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss of Kay. I wish you love, healing and wonderful memories. I love you, Lisa

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