From ballet lessons and recitals when she was young, to teaching piano to the children of her communities as a young mother, to experiencing joy through painting and crochet as an adult—she filled her life with creativity and music. She was beloved by her family and will be greatly missed.
Annette was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on April 12, 1964. She met her husband, Brian, while studying at Brigham Young University in Utah, and they were sealed together for eternity in the Atlanta, Georgia Latter-day Saint Temple on May 1st, 1984. She raised her three children in the Bay Area of California before moving with her family to Kingwood, Texas in 2002, building community and enjoying lasting friendships across all states.
She is survived by her husband, Brian Allen; her three children, Bradley Allen, Sherrie Alder and Kathryn Allen; her father, John Winfree; two brothers, Robert and James Winfree; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean, and her brother, Don.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4021 Deerbrook Dr in Kingwood. According to her wishes, Annette will be laid to rest in Highland City Cemetery in Utah the following weekend.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Annette’s name to local animal shelters.
