WILMINGTON — Lynn Diane Allen 76 passed away on March 11, 2026 at Novant Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Lynn passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 24, 1949 in Lexington NE, to Darrell and Francis Hollibaugh.
Lynn spent her early years moving around the midwest with her family and the United States Army Corps of Engineers and spent time in Pierre, South Dakota, Onawa, Iowa, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa and Littleton, Colorado. Lynn graduated from Littleton High School in 1968.
On July 19, 1969 Lynn married Roger L. Allen in Sloan, IA and one son was born to this union, Brian Allen. Lynn and Roger were united in marriage for 46 yrs before his passing.
Lynn worked as a child care provider for many years. She also worked at the Salix Tavern for over 25 years where she was well known to the residents of Salix.
Lynns’s dearest love was her family and friends. Her favorite past times included going to the casino, playing BINGO, and traveling to North Carolina to visit her family.
Survivors include: one son Brian (Laura) Allen in Wilmington, North Carolina. Granddaughters Chloe Allen in Greenville, North Carolina, and Sara Allen in Wilmington, North Carolina. One sister Cindy (Craig) Smith in Loveland, Colorado as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Darrell and Frances (Barth) Hollibaugh, two sisters Sharon Kay Hollibaugh, and Vicki Thomas, one brother Terry Hollibaugh, and her husband Roger Allen.
Memorial services are scheduled for Monday April 6th at the Salix Community United Methodist Church in Salix, Iowa with Pastor Catie Newman officiating. Arrangements are under thedirection of Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments. Services will be held in the morning. Exact time to be determined.
