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Carol Allen Obituary

ALLEN, Carol Sue, 66, of Henrico, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cena Allen; brothers, Kenny, Leroy and Edward Allen; and nephew, Ricky Allen. She is survived by her great-great-niece, Cheyenne Butler (adopted daughter); sister, Betty Lee (Ralph), nieces, Ann Evans (Carl), Lisa Francis, Diane Allen; nephew, Chris Lee (Melony); great-nieces, Becky Butler (Steve Haysler), Jessica Rhoades (John), Nicole Dillon (Michael), Magen Francis; great-nephews, Richie Allen (Niki), Christopher Lee (Kate), Hunter Lee (Nicole), Trevor Lee (Kelsey), Stephen Gilmer; great-great-nieces, Victoria Maskell, Rainin and Favour Rhoades, Brynleigh and Kailyn Allen, Aubree and Marcie Jo Dillon; great-great-nephews, Rhett Butler, Dresden Rhoades; and her dedicated friends who were also her family, Pauline and Carmen Edmonds. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cheyenne Butler's account at Atlantic Union Bank for her college fund. Please wear a mask and social distance. Funeral service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/NelsenFuneral. Online condolences may be left at Nelsenrichmond.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 6, 2020.

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Gary Garnett

February 28, 2021

I'm very sorry to hear of Carol Sue passing,,,I went to school with her from grade 1-12,, and grew up in the neighborhood there,,She was a kind and good Friend,,There are great memories there

Nancy lilly

September 10, 2020

May you rest. In peace

MARY SIMONS

September 7, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Family and Friends at this very difficult time

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