Cynthia Wright Allen, age 88, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 17th, 1934 to the late Lark and Zora Fox Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Vaughn” Allen, who passed away in 2018; a sister, Lonada Allen and a brother, Carson B. Wright. Cynthia attended West Burnsville Church of God. She was co-owner and operator of Montane Textile Mfg. She was the recipient of the Long Leaf Pine Award in the 80’s from Governor Hunt. Cynthia loved working in her flowers and sports.
Surviving is her son, Kurtis McKinley Allen and a grandson, Jarrett Allen.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Rev. Randal Phillips will officiate. Burial will follow in Wright Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
The family would like to say a very special thank you to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for the wonderful care given to Cynthia and ask that memorial donations be made to them at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.
