Judy Paulette Sue Allen, 68, of Panama, died at 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born on Feb. 5, 1951, in Granite City, the daughter of Paul George and Wilton Sue (Harvey) Kinworthy. She married Robert G. "Bobby" Allen on July 24, 1969, in Sorento, and he survives.
Mrs. Allen earned multiple certifications in healthcare, and worked for many years at the Greenville Regional Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Belleville. She would volunteer for anything to help her community. She was a wonderful cook and baker, as well as a talented flower gardener, and painter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by grandchildren, J.D. (Laura Denson) Allen of Sorento, Leah Allen of Donnellson, and Zachary Allen of Greenville; brothers, Paul D. (Vicky) Kinworthy of Reno, and Lee E. Kinworthy of St. Petersburg, FL; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Linda) Allen of Sorento; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Robert, Michael, and James Allen; and a brother-in-law, Larry Lee Allen.
Cremation will be provided, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Panama is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
