ALLEN, Sharon Kay

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 11/03/2006 Sharon Kay Allen, 67, of Show Low, peacefully died at home Oct. 29, 2006. Sharon was born and raised in Scottsville, Kan. Following school, she married Walter L, Allen. They made their home in Concordia, Kan, where she was a homemaker. Their family moved to Winkelman in 1964, to Dudleyville later that same year, and Mammoth in 1967. In 1977, Sharon went back to school and received an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Office Administration. Following college, she began working for the Department of Economic Security and worked her way up, retiring as a supervisor in 2005. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafts and working in her flower garden. She was a great cook. Sharon is survived by her husband, Walter L. Allen of Show Low; daughters Pamela S. Allen of Show Low, Tamara L. Salas of Show Low, Tina Allen-Cruz (George) of Hayden, and Tracy Szymanski (Scott) of San Manuel; son, Steve Allen (Mary) of Mammoth; sister, Roberta Darling (Ernest) of Clinton, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.