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Sammy Allen Obituary
December 15, 1944 - June 29, 2025
Sammy Nix Allen, born in Lake City, Florida, later residing in Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 29, 2025. She was a devoted wife to J.D. Allen for over 50 years and a loving mother to her blended family.
Sammy earned an Associate Degree in Advertising & Design Photography with honors from Central Virginia Community College and had a successful career as an independent photographic artist and Sales Manager at Leggett's and Belk for 30 years.
Survived by her children: Cindy Murphree Gladden (Ricky Gladden), Steve Murphree (Kathy Murphree), Robert Garbee (Cherie Garbee), Jeff Allen (Susan Metz), Joey Allen (Kay Allen), and Angela Allen Hendricks (Jeff Crickenberger); grandchildren: Dawson Gladden, Misty Murphree, Steven Murphree (Katherine Murphee), Dianna Jarrells, Heather Nichole Garbee, Jonah Garbee, Anna Allen, Suzanne Hands (Jordan Hands), Samantha Allen, Taylor Hendricks (Kristen Hendricks) and Autumn Hendricks; and brothers Ronnie Nix and Roy Nix.
A celebration of her life will be held on July 12, 2025, at Timberlake Church, Lynchburg, VA. starting with visitation at 10 a.m. with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Timberlake Church, Blue Ridge Photographic Arts Society, and the Lynchburg Humane Society. Heritage Funeral Services and Crematory is responsible for the funeral arrangements.
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Linda Taylor
July 15, 2025
Sammy was my best friend for over 40 years. I will miss her dearly. We worked together and we vacation together for many years. May God bless her family.
Sue Smith
July 11, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked beside Sammy on conveyor at GE. She was a nice pretty lady. The loss of a spouse or parent is a hard thing to go through. Prayers for you all.
Jason Crist
July 8, 2025
Robbie, I´m so sorry to hear about your mom. Your whole family was such a big part of my childhood and it breaks my heart. God bless you all during this time of loss.
Martha Gilliam Franklin
July 7, 2025
Sammy was a lovely Virginia Lady, always smiling, very positive, caring woman. I always glad to vist at the Lynxhburg Art Show and she will be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel today.
Jennifer Ober
July 7, 2025
My prayers to the family. I am so sorry to hear this. Sammy was so loved
anne g newkirk
July 7, 2025
Rest well dear friend.
Linda Williams Hall
July 6, 2025
Sending love and condolences.
Timothy Morgan
July 6, 2025
I love you Ms.Sammy.
-Love Tim
Gloria Merritt Stallard
July 6, 2025
J D. So sorry to hear about Sammy. She was a good friend with many happy times. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Shirley Blanks-Buchanan
July 6, 2025
To J.D. and all the family-I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife,mother and grandmother. May God give you comfort in your grief and the comfort of friends and family as we grieve with you.
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