Kay Lynn Allen, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her home. Born in San Francisco, Calif., on February 26, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Lou Cameron and Billie Riggins.

She was an artist and cat lover. She enjoyed raising her children, teaching art to her grandchildren and coffee.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Allen; a son, Desmond Campbell (Alana); and two daughters, Desiree Allen and Lara Allen (Mike Bustle), along with a sister, Laura Cameron. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Aspen, Maggie, Eva, DJ, and Chanty.

Services celebrating Kay’s life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson Funeral Home with James Lewis, celebrant, officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.

You may watch the service live at https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=161221870698444

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to the Humane Society of Lake Norman P.O. Box 3937, Mooresville, N.C. 28117.

Nicholson Funeral Home is caring for the family.