Joan P. Allen's Obituary
Joan Paulette Allen, born October 26, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 82.
Joan made Tacoma area her home for 50 years. Over the decades, she became a steady, loving presence to all who knew her. She was known for her kindness, her strong sense of faith, and the quiet strength with which she approached every season of life.
Joan was a devoted member of St. John Transitional Ministries Church, where she found deep spiritual connection and community. Her faith was an essential part of who she was, guiding her interactions and offering comfort and purpose throughout her life.
Family, friends, and all who were blessed to cross paths with Joan will remember her warmth, her gentle wisdom, and the dignity with which she carried herself. Her legacy lives on in the hearts she touched and in the love she shared so freely. She will be deeply missed.
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