Betty Allen
1949—2026

Betty Allen, 76, passed away peacefully in Middleburg, Florida, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Per her wishes, she was at home surrounded by her family, her dog and three cats.

Born March 26, 1949, on Marrowbone Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late “Blue Sam” Spaulding and Shirlie Mae (Brewer).

At age 14, Betty met Clifton “Bug” Allen, the man she would love and be married to for nearly 52 years. After marrying, she became a homemaker. Then, two years later when their son came, she added the roles of “teacher” and “protector”- roles she would never give up.

Betty was an undisputed subject matter expert on cats, owning hundreds over her life. She was an avid reader, a gifted genealogist, an equestrian, and a farmer who raised cattle, chickens, goats, and rabbits.

Betty loved the Jacksonville Jaguars and fiercely defended their quarterback. She loved flea markets, auctions and yard sales, and never missed an opportunity to buy a piece of Tupperware (even if she already had it).

Betty had wonderfully eclectic taste in music. She simultaneously loved Loretta, Seger, Waylon, Eagles, The Everlys, and The Singing Cookes. And her opinion that George Jones was the greatest singer who ever lived was something she’d fight over.

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband Bug and her baby brother Samuel Michael.

She is survived by one sister, Joyce Moore of Ormond Beach, Florida, and one son Gary and his wife Danyel (who Betty lovingly called “daughter”), of Middleburg, Florida. She is also survived by three grandchildren she adored: Sidnie, Sara and Samuel.

Viewing will be at Mullins Family Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. The funeral will follow the next day, Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m., with Ken Allen officiating. She will then be placed near her parents and reunited with Bug in the Fitzpatrick-Brewer Cemetery on Marrowbone Creek, near Kermit, West Virginia.