Mildred Tolson Allen

Mildred Tolson Allen, 96 , of Stanton, KY departed this life for her Heavenly home on Wednesday August 24, 2022 at the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 30, 1925 in Campton, KY. She was preceded in death by the love of her life James E. “Jimmy” Allen, Jr. and the two started the first Drugstore in Powell County fittingly known as Powell County Drugs later becoming Allen Drugs. From the start of Allen Drugs, they would see three of their children become pharmacists with one continuing to become a medical doctor. She always supported her husband in his many business adventures through life which also include Allen Acres subdivision where she lived out her last years. She would be the first to tell anyone that Powell County was their home and the love they both had for our community was unwavering. Prior to her failing health she was always up and ready to visit with her friends and family at Vaughn’s Mill First Church of God where she worshiped for years. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents: Lula and Leonard Tolson, one son William Edwin Allen, Five sisters Blanch, Bertha, Anna, Helen and Myrtle. Daughter-in-laws: Carol Allen and Lynda Allen, granddaughters Jamie Lee Alexander and Jackie Ann Allen. Grandson: James Anthony Allen. She is survived by sons Jack E. Allen, Louisville, Michael R. (Dana) Allen, Stanton, James E. Allen III, Tampa, Florida, and one daughter: Brenda Gail (John) Brewer, Stanton. One sister, Faye (Larry) Richardson. Grandchildren : Brian (Lora) Allen, Chris Allen, John C. (Jill) Brewer II, Stephen K. (Michelle) Brewer, Jason Creech, April (Scott) Shupert, Amanda (Rick) Long, Deanna (Sean) Demma, and Alicia (John) Bowman, great grandchildren : Abigail Lee Alexander, Grant James Allen, Brandon Allen, Emily Allen, Rachel Allen, Jake Bowman, Robert Shupert, Rachel (Colin) Dunn, Seth Long, Sydney (Austin) Brinckmann, Kaitlyn (Andrew) Herring, Aidan James Brewer and John Alan Brewer, great-great grandchildren : Addison Brinckmann, Cohen Herring and Noah Herring .She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends to mourn her passing. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Morris Creek Church of God Tabernacle.

Mildred Tolson Allen

October 30, 1925 - August 24, 2022