Carolyn Allen Obituary
Carolyn (Joanie) Allen, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 08, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on March 14, 1943 to Ralph and Kitty Sherrill in Sikeston, Missouri. She married the love of her life Larry Allen.
Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family, decorating her home and sitting on the deck drinking coffee with her the love of her life Larry Allen.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband Larry Allen, Sister Barb Wyman her daughter Karol Allen, 4 grandchildren Greg and (Danielle) Taylor, Ashley (Allen) Darnell and (Christopher), Dustin Taylor and (Crystal) and Jessica Sadler. Six great grandchildren Kayleigh Harris and (Mason), Bryce Taylor, Brooklyn Allen, Parker Allen, Chase Taylor and Sophia Taylor. Three special friends Chelsea Taylor, Shamar Price and Wesley Qualls. and many more friends and family.
Carolyn was preceded in death by, her parents Ralph and Kitty Sherrill, her daughter Tracey Marshall and son in-law Jeffery Marshall and sisters Pat Gossitt and Cindy Brooks.
If you knew Carolyn you knew unconditional love.
Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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701 Vine St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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