Carolyn Sue (Fretwell) Allen

Carolyn Sue Allen, age 89, of Butler, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday November 30, 2025.

Carolyn was born on December 23, 1935, in Elkins, West Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Mary and Charles Hansford Fretwell.

She was a devout homemaker who dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Robert Allen, of Slippery Rock; two granddaughters: Jennifer (Jason) Long of Bean Station, Tennessee and Lauren (Stephen) Galloway of Renfrew; three great grandchildren: Madison and Isabelle Long and Graham Galloway; and one brother, Jack Fretwell, of Sandy Lake.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Allen, whom she married on October 9, 1954; one daughter, Mary Lou (Denny) Thompson; one son, Dennis Allen; and one brother, Kenneth Fretwell.

Services will be held privately for her family.  Carolyn will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Harrisville Prairie Cemetery.

Her family wishes to thank Concordia at the Orchard and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care with a special thank you to Carolyn’s favorite aide Kim.

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