Sharon Jean Allen

Sharon Jean Allen, 77, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Sharon was born September 15, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ivan Stephenson and Willadeen (Caten) Stephenson. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, then worked for General Dynamics and Halliburton, but Sharon was a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother first and foremost. She treasured her family. Sharon especially loved her role as a grandmother. She was a strong woman of faith and attended Brazos Trails Cowboy Church. Sharon enjoyed the ranching life; she always had a horse to ride and loved spending time with her cattle, horses, and dog. Sharon will be missed immensely and loved forever.

Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, James Allen of Poolville, Texas; daughter, Karie Speegle and her husband, Ryan; son, Nick Allen and his wife, Kimberly; stepdaughter, Kim Galleshaw; four grandchildren, Rebekah Prentice and her husband, Cross, Rachel Speegle, Emily Allen, and Landrie Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Willadeen Stephenson; sister, Carolyn Mayse; and brother, Billy Stephenson.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Following the service, a procession will make its way to East Greenwood Cemetery, in Weatherford, Texas, for burial, with Reverend Mark Terry officiating.

The family invites friends and family for the visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at the funeral chapel.