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CARRIE MASHBURN
WOOD RIVER — Carrie Lynn Mashburn, 42, passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
Born in Wood River on May 28, 1975, she was the daughter of Brenda (Workman) Collman of Rosewood Heights and William Allensworth of South Roxana.
She had been self-employed as the owner of Carrie's Crafts. She loved all varieties of animals, especially her own dog, "Aria."
On July 8, 1995, in Wood River, she married Joseph Mashburn. He survives.
Surviving in addition to her parents and husband, are, maternal grandmother Virginia Workman of Wood River; two sons, William J. and Timothy A. Mashburn of Wood River; brother, Jon (Aggie) Collman of Godfrey; four sisters, her twin, Chris (Bob) Warner of East Alton, Jennifer (Bill) Lewis of Wood River, Sonia (Fahmi) Ben Hfaid of East Alton, and Heather (Tim) Leihser.
Preceding in death were grandparents, Jesse Workman, Rose and Gilbert Allensworth; and step-father, Jon Collman.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Pastor Robert Smith will officiate.
Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carrie Mashburn
Chris Warner
October 8, 2017
I miss u every day
Love u r twin
Carol Wells
September 26, 2017
Joe, I'm so sorry you lost Carrie. She was way too young for this.
Charles & Bobbie allensworth
September 25, 2017
Our thoughts are with all of the family and our prayers
Mary Rita Mashburn
September 25, 2017
I had only met you a few times. I remember our last conversation. I saw how your eyes lit up when you spoke of you pet and felt your passion as you talked about your crafting. You will be very missed.
Mary Rita and Robert Mashburn
September 25, 2017
I was just beginning to know you. I saw how your eyes would light up when you spoke of your pet and could tell you had a passion about your crafts. You will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
Mary Rita and Robert Mashburn
September 25, 2017
Our prayer is that the family will feel the comfort God promises in His Word to those who are mourning. We offer special condolences to Carrie's mother, Brenda, and to Chris, her identical twin sister.
Judy Rosenberger
September 25, 2017
Brenda I wish I could be there with you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and love
bill allensworth
September 25, 2017
to my darling daughter carol and i will miss u very dearly love u bavy your loving father and step mother
Beverly Herrin
September 24, 2017
Carrie will be very missed by family and friends. My prayers go out to the family, God Bless You All.
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