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Sylvia Inez Jones Allen

Sylvia Inez Jones Allen, 81, of Clinton passed away Aug. 6, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born June 5, 1944, in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Otto and Julia Dentie Goins Jones; infant son, Randall Lynn Allen; and brother, J.W. Jones.

Survivors include her sons, Dwayne Allen and wife Michelle, and Todd Allen and wife Dawn; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.

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