Marsha Ann Allen

MARSHA ANN ALLEN, 61 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:24 A.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A Celebration of Marsha’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Mattoon VFW, 1220 S. 19th Street in Mattoon, IL, at 1:00 P.M. a BINGO game in honor of Marsha and time for sharing memories of Marsha will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Marsha was born on May 24, 1964, in Decatur, IL, a daughter of David Franklin and Deloris Ann (Odell) Allen.

Marsha is survived by one her fiancé, James Edward Binion of Mattoon, IL, one daughter, Jill Allen of Mattoon, IL, four stepchildren, Becki (Chad) Inyart of Sigel, IL, David Johnson of Mattoon, IL, Andy (Hope) Johnson, and Jamey (Jacob) Burrough all of Laurel, MS; three grandchildren, Adrian (Ali) Allen, Keenan Allen, and Chevelle Allen; one great grandchild, Adeline Allen; five step-grandchildren, Trent (Stacy) Fetters, Bradley Johnson, Christopher Young, Bailey Davis, and Jacey Burrough, and two sisters, Carrie (Leon) Dampeer of Decatur, IL, and Catherine Abbott of Mattoon, IL.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, David and Delores Allen, her maternal grandparents, Bruce and Irene Odell, a still born brother, Marcus David Allen, and Brian Johnson, the father of her children.

Marsha was a member of the Mattoon VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Marsha absolutely had a passion for playing BINGO. She and her good friend and “BINGO Partner In Crime” Bonita “BO” Warner would travel near and far to play BINGO. She never knew a stranger, and she would always be willing to help anyone in need. She also had a special place in her heart for cats. She enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and going to thrift stores. She was a big Willie Nelson fan and was surprised last year by being taken to a Willie Nelson concert in Indiana.

Marsha was a very strong, independent woman with beautiful blue eyes. She was sweet, soft spoken and always got along well with everyone; she saw the good in people, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.