Obituaries

October 28, 1938 to May 4, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Karol Sue Allen, 80, a lifelong resident of Francesville, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at IU Health Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Oct. 28, 1938 in Francesville to the late Ted and Lura Weltzin Myers. She was a 1956 graduate of Francesville High School. On Oct. 27, 1956, she married Ernie Smith, Jr. He preceded her in death. Later in life, she married Darrell Allen on Feb. 25, 2000. Together they enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Debra (Doug) Chenoweth, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Diana (Karla White) Smith, Lafayette, Daughter 
Ted Smith, New Carlisle, Son 
Terry (Carol) Smith, Port Richie, FL, Son 
Grandchildren: Stephanie (Mike Taylor) Flora, Lafayette; Brandi Austin, West Lafayette; Kristina (Derik) Mills, Danville; Courtney (Bryan Shockey) Looker, Fowler; Tristan Looker, St. Claire, MO; Josh (Adriana Edwards) Imel, Bloomington, IL; Elijah White, Lafayette; Tyler (Adriana) Smith, Florida; Tera Smith, Florida; and Brad (Lesley) Chenoweth, West Lafayette.
13 Great-Grandchildren 
Richard "Dick" Myers, Monticello, Brother 
Helen Wilson, Monticello, Sister 
Jim Myers, Monon, Brother 
Rose (Mike) Salyer, Francesville, Sister 
Bill Davis, Francesville, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Nina Davis, Sister

Mrs. Allen was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church and the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing the casinos and people watching from her front porch swing. She especially enjoyed watching the sporting events of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was an avid Purdue basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. It brought great joy to her when she was simply sitting around drinking coffee with dear friends. She was kind, caring and supportive to everyone. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the Francesville First Christian Church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery,  Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Special Olympics.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.