Obituary of kara lindsey allen

Kara Lindsey Allen, age 39, was born on June 8, 1981 in Fargo, North Dakota and raised in Pensacola, FL until her untimely passing on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Even as a young girl it became evident Kara embodied the essence of a kind heart and nurturing spirit. She had an affection for swimming and was a valued member of the East Hill swim team as a child. Some of her most treasured memories centered around trips to the family hardware store and days spent with her Dad. More recently, she looked forward to taking out of town trips with her Dad to various cities across the country. Kara also expressed an appreciation for painting landscapes with her grandpa’s brushes, and an unabashed fondness for dressing up in her grandma’s jewelry. Above all else, was Kara’s immeasurable love and sincere devotion to her family and friends. She spent a portion of every summer with her Mom and Grandparents in Minnesota enjoying time on the farms of all her family in that area. She attended Woodham High School in Pensacola where she inevitably became known for her friendly personality and welcoming disposition. Kara never met a stranger in her life and loved all animals big or small. Kara often served as a beacon of light for those in need of solace and comfort, animals, and humans alike. People were drawn to her lighthearted nature and quirky sense of humor; with Kara, there was never a dull moment. Kara is preceded in death by grandfather, Don Halvorson of Moorhead, MN; grandmother, Joyce Allen of Milton, FL and cousin, Andrew J. S. Allen of Gainesville, Ga. She is survived by her adoring parents, Brad Allen and Brenda Owen, in addition to stepfather Jimmy Owen; grandmother, Linda Halvorson of Moorhead, MN; grandfather, William ‘Bill’ Allen of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Lindsay Owen (Justin) Cooey, and Emily Owen (Taylor) Gray, all of Pensacola, FL; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Please join us in her memory for a Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 5627 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00pm with service at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her honor to either the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Road, Milton, FL 32583 or the Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 W Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501.