Barbara Allen

Barbara A. Allen, age 77, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date.

Barbara was born in Emerson Township, MI on May 3, 1943, the daughter of Paul Howard and Margaret Agnes (Walker) Smith. She graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1961. She was a housekeeper at Gratiot Community Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 1996.

On April 25, 1981, Barbara married Dale Russell Allen at the Beebe United Methodist Church. They were blessed with 38 years of marriage before his passing on December 26, 2019.  Barbara loved Garth Brooks, cows, and talking to anyone who would listen.  Most of all, she loved her grandchildren and loved to spend time with them.

Barbara is survived by 3 children: Lee Jensen, DeNeice Pasciolla, and Mike (Katie) Allen; 5 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Matthew, Isabelle, Kacie, and Maggie; 3 step children: Jeff (Chris) Allen, Dee Allen, and Rex Allen, 2 step grandchildren: Trina and Tracie, 5 step great-grandchildren and one sister Marsha Fuller.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, son Tony Jensen, and 2 grandsons: Colton and Hunter Allen.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.