Donna Kay Hinson Allen, 72, of Concord, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 11th.
Donna was born in Concord, at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (Atrium Cabarrus) on May 11th, 1951 to the late Leonard F. Hinson and Betty Harvey Hinson. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Allen of 44 years of marriage.
Preceded in death also by her grandparents Jesse and Bessie Hinson; Robert and Annie Harvey all of Concord.
Donna graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 1969 and worked as a floral designer and production clerk for L&M Wholesale. In her early years of floral design, she worked at Rayford’s Florist. Donna finished her years of work at Arrowwood Mills in Mt. Pleasant.
She loves to spend time with her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She loved listening to and attending Country music concerts; especially Jason Aldean and Dereks Bentley. Donna also enjoyed watching football and NASCAR races.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Steve) Bowers of Concord and Jennifer (Brian) Cook of China Grove; stepson, David (Jenny) Allen of Franklin, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Allen, Steven Taylor Bowers, Madison (Quentin) Owens, Samantha Bowers, Morgan Cook and Mason Cook; great grandchildren: Ashlyn Allen, Skylar Allen and Stetson Owens; brother, Robert (Marie) Hinson of Kannapolis; sister, JoAnne Bollenbecker (Jerry Williams) of Kannapolis; numerous nieces and nephews are left to cherish her memories.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 19th at 10:00 am at the Salisbury Veterans Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144, officiated by Rev. Dr. Chris King.
Receiving of friends on Monday, December 18th from 6-8pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home.
She will be laid to rest with her husband at the Salisbury Veterans Cemetery.
The family will gather at her daughter’s home (Jennifer’s) after the service on Tuesday afternoon.
Donations can be made in her honor to the Patriot Guards of North Carolina or to the Ronald McDonald Homes, 1613 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28207