Marlene Amedee Allen, born August 27, 1958, passed away on September 5, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family, comforted by her strong faith in Christ. Marlene was fond of reading fiction and watching LSU basketball. She enjoyed visiting the library, listening to KLSU and watching LPB. She loved spending time with her son; visiting him often in Texas. Marlene is survived by her son, Stefan Allen; her father, Joseph Claude "JC" Amedee; and sisters, Claudia Amedee Mayeaux (her husband Tim) and Therese Amedee Pittman. She is also survived by her nephews Troy Pittman (his wife Candice) and Garret Pittman. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Katy Allen, and her mother, Helen Smith Amedee. She will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with a private family service. In lieu of flowers, please consider becoming a member of Louisiana Public Broadcasting or making a donation in Marlene's memory (LPB.org).