Lauren Ann Allen, 36, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1984 in Denton Texas; the daughter of John Paul Sr. and Gayla Allen. She graduated from Lake Dallas High School in 2003. Lauren was engaged to marry Brian Gulledge this coming summer.

Lauren was the proud mother to Jonathan and Presley and loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to countless others.

Lauren loved her family, telling stories, reminiscing, and days at the lake. Her ability to interject her quick wit and sense of humor into any situation always kept those around her entertained. Lauren's smile lit up every room she was in. She was truly one of a kind.

She is preceded in death by her father, John Paul Allen Sr; Grandparents, John Allen Sr, Rodney and Shirley Sparks; and cousin Ali Taylor.

Lauren is survived by her loving children and their father, Jonathan Jr, Presley, and Jonathan Graves Sr; her mother, Gayla Sparks Allen; brothers, John Paul Jr, and Jackie Ryan Frederick; Grandmother, Dena Allen; and Fiancé, Brian Gulledge.

We will hold tight to the memories we have of our Lauren Ann and are so very thankful to have been loved by her.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Gracepointe Church in Denton TX.