Elizabeth Carolyn Freels Allen

Elizabeth Carolyn Freels Allen, 87, of Owensboro, formerly of Cloverport, KY, departed this life Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born to Herbert Lee Freels and Mary King Freels on October 2, 1936, in Daviess County, KY. Elizabeth was known by many names, including Elizabeth Liz, Libby, Lib, Babs, Mom, and Grandmommy. She was a loving, outgoing person who became a dear friend to everyone she encountered. Elizabeth was a voracious reader, a wonderful cook, and loved to talk. She loved the Atlanta Braves baseball and UK basketball, but she loved her family and friends most of all. Elizabeth was a long-time member of Hancock Christian Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and had many cherished friends.

In her early years Elizabeth worked in the cafeteria at Tamarack Elementary School, Morrison’s Cafeteria, and the cafeteria at Owensboro High School. After retirement she worked several more years as a caregiver for Home Instead.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Hoyt Allen, her parents, her brothers Herbert Freels, Jr. and James Edward Freels, and her beloved sister Mary Freels Bell.

She is survived by her four daughters Wendy Wells (Brian) of Owensboro, Cindy Goodrid (Steve) of Owensboro, Lori Webb (Paul) of Ackworth, GA, and Renee Ryan (Rick) of Hastings. FL. Also left to mourn her memory are her dear grandchildren Eric Crago (Satoko) of San Diego, CA, John Wells (Sarah) of Owensboro, Helen Sheriff (Landon) of Owensboro, Alex Goodrid of Broomfield, CO, and Matthew Goodrid of Denver, CO.

Elizabeth is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a brother Archie Freels, the father of her children Wendell Thompson, and George’s children: Brad Allen (Vanessa), Tracy Thompson (Jamison), and Julie Melton (Bill.)

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Western Kentucky or Hancock Christian Church.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Heartford House for their loving, respectful care of our mother and grandmother.

The funeral service will be at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, October 1, at 10:00 AM with visitation Monday, September 30 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday. The burial will be in the cemetery at Cloverport, KY.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.glenncares.com