Barbara Lou Allen "Granny"

Barbara Lou Allen Born April 7,1937 passed away peacefully at her home May 23,2024

Barbara was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Madeline Mintun and Melvin Shepard. She was a very special, beautiful and deeply loved lady. She leaves behind her Children Mark Hurley (Lori), Susan (Thomas) Jacobs, Elizabeth (Russell) Vorapanya. Grandchildren; Aundrea Jacobs, Thomas (Rachael) Jacobs, Paul Jacobs (Monica), Larry (Kelsey) Hurley, Alston and Alina Vorapanya, Her Brothers Joe and Mick Shepard and several Great Grandchildren.

Barbara will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Barbara devoted her life to giving and caring for those she loved. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints. Barbara worked as a librarian at Head start in Sugarhouse for 9 nine years and was loved, appreciated and enjoyed by the staff and children. She was the greatest Mom and Granny any child could hope for.

Barbara is preceded in death by her Parents, Her sweetheart William (Bill) Allen, Daughter Sherry Hurley, Brother John Lodi (J.L) Shepard, Grand Daughter Tiffany Jacobs, and her fur babies Aspen and Frankie.

A special thanks to the staff at The Lodge at Riverton and Rocky Mountain Hospice.

Services will be held Friday May 31,2024 at 2PM at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 3401 Highland Drive Millcreek, UT with a private viewing for the family from 1:00-1:45Pm

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her name to a no kill shelter of your choice.