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Passed away April 3, 2025, at the age of 90. Sue was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on February 21, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Leona (Barto) Canedy. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1953. In the fall of 1953, Sue met Bob at an American Legion dance in Mason. They were married for 70 years, celebrating their anniversary with family and friends last summer. She received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree in 1972 from LCC and worked nearly 20 years in the Emergency Department at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing, where she thoroughly enjoyed taking care of people. Some of Sue's favorite hobbies were flower gardening, playing the piano, playing bridge and hosting family gatherings where she shared her love of cooking. She enjoyed family travels to Maine, Myrtle Beach, and winter travels with Bob to Florida.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Allen; children, Eric Allen, Matthew (Sharon) Allen, David (Theresa) Allen, Heidi Wardin; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jeff) Gauthier, Jonathan (Jackie) Allen, Grace Wardin, Gabriel (Gabriella) Wardin, Tyler Allen; Great Grandchildren, Graydon Gauthier, Oliver Allen, Bennett Gauthier, Kate Gauthier; sister, Rachel Spencer. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gregory Allen; siblings, Clare Canedy, Trudie Reese; son-in-law, Paul Wardin.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Robbins United Methodist Church, 6419 Bunker Rd, Eaton Rapids MI 48827 with Pastor Janet Shaffer officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Robbins United Methodist Church or Youth Haven in loving memory of Caryl Sue Allen. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.
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Connie Willis Swix
April 6, 2025
I "was forced" to join a pool by my spinal surgeon, and told to walk backward to heal muscles. I hadn't been in a pool since a child. Buy a swim suit, join a group! Naked in the shower room! Oh no! Remember a combination lock! Awful. One of the first people I met was Sue. She was welcoming and took me under her arm and made me comfortable and not embarrassed. She had the most gorgeous hair an truly was beautiful inside and outside. Sue told me her husband made maple syrup and until he stopped, we would purchase the local delicious golden nectar. We both enjoyed the pool friendships. I was saddened when she had to leave, then within a year my spine forced me to leave the pool also. She had a warm heart and I think of the memories often. We are so sorry about her passing.
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