Sharon K. Allen

Sharon  (Longbreak) Allen

passed away peacefully in her home on April 26, 2016 after a brief illness.  With her niece at her side and listening to Elvis she journeyed home.

Sharon (called Sherry by many) was born in South Bend, Indiana to parents Theodore (Ted) Longbreak and Eileen (Klinefelter) Wiltfong.   She lived in South Bend her entire childhood and graduated from John Adams High School.  In the summer of 1966 her life was tragically altered when she was involved in a car crash that left her a paraplegic at the young age of 24.  On advice from doctors and the recommendation of a great rehab center in Phoenix, she packed and moved to Arizona and called it home.  She never complained about her situation and displayed strength and courage throughout her life.

In 1973 she met the love of her life, Leo (Bud) Allen.  They were married January 8, 1974 in Las Vegas and enjoyed 35 years of marriage until his death in 2009.  Also preceding her in death was her beloved nephew Matthew(Scott) Jackson and sister Nancy (Longbreak) Harness. She is survived by one niece, Lisa (Jackson) Lindorf, and one nephew, David Harness along with nine  great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being a homemaker, trips to the casino to play the slots, and playing rummy with her family.  Sharon loved Notre Dame football and she also cheered for the Chicago Cubs. Perhaps this will be the year for the Cubs to win the World Series or for Notre Dame to win the championship.  Either way Sherry will be cheering and has a front row seat.