Shirley Jean Allen
September 28, 1954 - January 11, 2022
Shirley Jean Allen, age 67 of Manchester, TN passed this life Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born September 28, 1954 in Florence, AL to the late James and Betty (Hudgins) Cox. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Staggs and Libby Cox. Shirley grew up in the Salvation Army Ministry. She started working at a young age and worked for the past 30 years for Wendy’s in Manchester. Shirley loved her children and grandchildren and would spend her spare time watching “This is us and Grey’s Anatomy”. She also enjoyed spending time on social media. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15th, at Lynchburg Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Major Steve Justice officiating. Interment will follow in Booneville Cemetery. Shirley is survived by her husband Zach Allen; children, Heather Haraway (J.D.), Joey Gans (Christa) and Jessica Brown (Dennis); step-children, Angel Smith and Seth Allen (Jennifer); sister, Donna Justice (Steve); nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visit our online guestbook at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com Lynchburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Jean Allen, age 67 of Manchester, TN passed this life Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born September 28, 1954 in Florence, AL to the late James and Betty (Hudgins) Cox. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by... View Obituary & Service Information