Carolyn Peden Allen, age 77 of Lexington, AL passed away Friday February 23, 2024, at Home after an extended illness. She was a native of Lauderdale Co, AL. Retired from M-Fine, and a member of Gray’s Freewill Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be held at Pettus Cemetery on Sunday February 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Matthew Hollis will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pettus Cemetery.
Survivors are:
Husband- Larry G. Allen Lexington, AL
Daughter- Tamela Matthews Center Star, AL
Sister- Elaine Miller Killen, AL
4-Grandchildren- Nicholas Allen
Haley Matthews
Isabella Matthews
Kenny Matthews
4-Great Grandchildren
Preceded In Death By:
Parents- Dred & Violet Mae Henson Peden
Brothers-James Earl, Bobby Gene, Ray & Samuel Peden
Sisters- Eloise McMurtrey & Paula Faye Behel
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

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