Sara Allen Obituary
Sara passed away peacefully in her sleep August 1, 2024 after a long battle with chronic pain and additional health challenges. Sara was born July 1, 1974 in New Rochelle, New York, to James and Anne Sheahan. Sara was a very loving and compassionate person, feeling the pain of those hurting or in need. When she wasn't suffering too badly, she still tried to spread her love around the world to the people she'd meet up until her passing. Sara moved with her family to Dunwoody, Georgia in 1977. She attended Dunwoody and Vanderlyn Elementary Schools, Peachtree Middle School and Dunwoody High School where she graduated in 1992. Sara went on to study Criminal Justice at Georgia State University graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996. After college, Sara completed an internship at the Forsyth County prosecutor's office. Once completing the internship, Sara went on to work at Regal Chemical Co. in Cumming, GA before retiring to become a full-time Mom in 2003.
In 1992, Sara began dating Craig Allen, the love of her life and husband of 24 years. In 1996, they purchased their first home in Cumming, GA where they made a multitude of friends and wonderful memories. In 2000, Sara and Craig were married at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA where Sara attended CCD school and Mass throughout her youth. In 2004, Rachel Ames Allen was born (Sara's proudest day). One year later in 2005, they relocated to Peachtree Corners, GA to be closer to her parents.
Sara is survived by her parents James and Anne Sheahan of Dunwoody, GA, her husband Craig Allen and daughter Rachel Allen of Peachtree Corners GA, her sister Cary Sheahan of Brookhaven, Georgia, Mother and Father in-law, Joseph and Camille Cashin, Brother and Sister in-law, Brett and Barbara Allen and niece Sophia Allen; along with many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends that she missed in her later years and loved very dearly. May her memory bring you peace and happiness.
A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Spring, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Furkids Rescue, Shelters & Sanctuary @furkids.org.
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Shirley Weller
November 18, 2024
God grant you peace and rest beautiful Sara. You will be given the power to choose. Step right up and claim it. I send you much love.
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