Mary Lois Slight Allen

Mary Lois (Slight) Allen, born February 29, 1940, to Fred and Mary (Lackscheide) Slight, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. Mary Lois married Jerry Allen on March 7, 1958, in Pittsfield, IL. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2010. Mary leaves behind three children: Tim (Jane) Allen of Eldred, IL; Cary (Joyce) Allen of Jacksonville, IL; and Geri (Neal) Hart of Indianapolis, IN. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren - Angie Allen, Scott Allen, Hilary Allen, Cory Allen, Andrew Allen, Krystal Weaver, Klayton Allen, Calvin Hart, Sonia Hart, Renzo Hart, and Nate Hart - and four great-grandchildren: Ryan Phillips, Evie Allen, Xander Weaver, and Quinton Weaver. She is also survived by two sisters, Pat White and Beulah McDonald, and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a son, Tom Allen; a brother, Harold Slight; three sisters, Dorothy Hornbeck, Joane Jurgens, and Betty Slight; as well as several other special family members. Mary worked for many years at Trio Manufacturing (Nature House) in Griggsville until its closing. She then worked at Kepley House, where she enjoyed caring for the residents. After the Kepley House, Mary found a second home at Walmart, where she enjoyed working with many of her coworkers, who became like family. After retirement, Mary took care of her son Tom until his passing. Mary and her beloved dog, Cinnamon, then moved to Indianapolis with her daughter, Geri Sue. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for hosting some of the biggest Labor Day weekend gatherings - the Allen Family Hog Roast - where friends and family from all over would come to eat, play horseshoes, swim, laugh, and enjoy each other's company. She was involved in the Community Christmas Tree and served as an EMT. She cooked a mean chicken spaghetti, and her Deviled Egg recipe will be served at Allen family tables for years to come, thanks to her passing on the tradition to younger generations. Many games of cards were played at her kitchen table, accompanied by giggles and laughter in the front yard of her home. Mary loved to joke about being younger than her children and grandchildren because of her unique leap-year birthday - she had only 21 actual birthdays! Most of all, Mary loved her family. Walking through the doors of her home told anyone that. She had pictures of all her family hanging on her walls and was always happy to host a family dinner at her home. Services for Mary will be held 11 a.m. Monday (November 10, 2025) at Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will follow in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the chapel. In leiu of flowers memorials may be made to Griggsville Cemetery or North Pike Library System and sent to Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62636. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mary, please visit our Tree Store.