Tommye Sue Allen 7/19/39 – 10/11/2026

Tommye Sue Allen (Horton), 87 departed this life on October 11, 2026 to be reunited with the Lord. Sue was born July 19, 1939 in Merkel, Texas to Vernon and Lena Horton and attended Plainview High School. Sue married the love of her life, Paul Wayne Allen on September 20, 1968 and celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Sue and Wayne initially made their home in Olton, Texas before eventually settling in Lubbock, where they raised their family. Sue built a successful and rewarding career with Home Interiors & Gifts, an endeavor she was passionate about and excelled in.

After many years in Lubbock, Sue and Wayne relocated to Wylie, Texas to be closer to their family. In Wylie, they launched a gourmet roasted nut business, which they successfully operated and traveled with from 1993 to 2017.

Sue is survived by her devoted husband Wayne Allen; her sister, Yvonne "Bonnie" Barrow; daughters Sydonua Allen of Midland, TX, Kristi Swinney and husband Brian of Van Alstyne, TX; Son Michael Allen and wife Amber of Van Alstyne, TX. Grandchildren; Jason Simpson and wife Kim of Baird, TX, Justin Simson and wife Jessica of Midland, TX, Ashley Pile and fiancé Gene Aleman of Midland, TX, Bailey Swinney and fiancé Caleb Hickox, of Aubrey, TX, Blake Swinney of Steamboat, CO, Christina Overbey and husband Charles of Howe, TX, Anna Shields and husband Bret of Celeste, TX. She is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends who will deeply miss her.

Visitation for Mrs. Tommye will be held Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Her funeral service will follow visitation Wednesday, October 14th 2026, at 3:00 pm at Allen Funeral Home in Wylie, Texas. A graveside service will also be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026, at 1:00 pm at Plainview Cemetery.

Sue’s memory will remain treasured by all of those who loved her.