Connie Jean Allen, 67, Knoxville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 25th at 11:15 am. Connie spent her life serving the Lord and her family. Connie was born in Lafollette, TN and moved to Knoxville as a child. She graduated from Bearden High School in 1973. After high school, Connie attended Drones Business college where she met her husband, Royce Allen. They married in 1974 and went on to have three children. She is preceded in death by her husband Royce Allen, mother Helen Grubb, and father Alonzo Lay Jr. She is succeeded by her children Brian Allen and his wife Heather, Angela Allen, Sarah Alvarez and her husband Juan; her brother Cliff Grubb, his wife Anna and nephew Will Grubb. Her grandchildren Brandon Allen, Brianna Allen, Paige Ausmus, Tanner Ausmus, Johnathan Alvarez, Jacob Alvarez, James Alvarez, and her great grandchild Carter. Graveside service will be held at Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, September 6th at 10 am.
