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Catherine Ann Allen

June 15, 1934 - May 9, 2016

Catherine Ann Allen, age 81, of Holly died Mon. May 9, 2016 from congestive heart failure. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thurs. May 12, 2016 at Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Jim Mascow officiating. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 3-9 PM Wed. at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. Catherine was born June 15, 1934 to Emil J. and Frances C. Temming. Catherine attended the Five Points one room school through the 8th grade, she graduated from Holly High School in 1952. Married to Franklin P. Allen Sr. in 1955. Catherine was a long time member of Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served in a variety of ministries. Catherine spent most of her working life in Holly employed first by Robert and Virginia McKenney and later by Dale Smith. Catherine was famous for her porch parties and always had room for one more guest. Catherine was a natural optimist who had a love for learning and a life long sense of adventure. She cherished her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her son Franklin P. Allen Jr. and sister Marilyn Temming Lanning. Survived by her husband of 61 years Franklin P. Allen Sr., children Melissa (Roger) Munnell, Heidi Allen, Heather (Matt) Robinson, Jonathan Allen, Elizabeth (Matt) Charles. Grandchildren, Kristen (Ryan) Knudson, Anthony Byard, Nicholas Byard, Caroline Allen, Rachel Allen, Natalie Allen, Mitchell Charles, Cameron Charles and Catherine Ann Charles. Great-grandchildren; Carson, Carter and Kinsley Knudson; Niece Victoria Lanning Davis. Honorary daughter Lois Martin. Memorial contributions may be made to Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church.wwwdryerfuneralhomeholly.com

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Catherine Ann Allen, age 81, of Holly died Mon. May 9, 2016 from congestive heart failure. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thurs. May 12, 2016 at Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Jim Mascow officiating. Burial will... View Obituary & Service Information

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