Louise Allen Obituary

Louise C. Allen

Sep 3, 1935 - Oct 15, 2023

Norwalk

Louise C. Allen, 88, of Norwalk, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Louise was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Cleveland, the daughter of Arthur and Bess (nee Sharen) Ross. Louise was a 1953 graduate of Norwalk High School.

Louise worked for Norwalk Clinic for over 30 years. She was an active member of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and was part of the 55+ club. Louise enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband to watch Cleveland Indians at spring training. She also liked singing karaoke and tending to her plants. Louise had a big heart and an open door and a love that never stopped. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and family.

Louise's survivors include her children, Pam Derby of Norwalk, Cathy (John) Tucker of Gahanna, Jim (Tammy) Allen of Port Charlotte, Florida, Judi (Rod) Sutherland of Nova, Sue (Rod) Wilson of Norwalk, and Bill (Laura) Allen of Avon; grandchildren, Ken, Jennifer, Michael, Megan, Matt, Emily, Phillip, Alaina, Christa, Kelly, Zach, Ashley, Jake, Bailey, and Nathan; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gerold (Jean) Ross.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, H. Wayne Allen; and siblings, Lawrence Ross, Patricia Cambra, Dorothy Goodsite, Bill Ross, Kathleen Burley, Betty Estep, and Mary April.

Visitation for friends and family will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Walker Eastman Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk. Funeral Mass will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 38 W. League St., Norwalk. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Donations in Louise's memory may be directed to either St. Mary's or St Vincent De Paul through St. Mary's Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingfh.com.