Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith, 94, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late John Cornelius “Neal” Whitehead and Elizabeth Ermine “Lizzie” Wright Whitehead was born June 12, 1927 in Raywick, KY. She died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the home of her grandson, Brian Underwood in Louisville. 

Allene professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 40 years and then volunteered for 14 years with the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She was an independent lady with a strong faith that helped her survive the loss of two husbands and three sons. She dearly loved and was loved dearly by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Allene united in marriage to Brown Underwood January 20, 1941 and he preceded her in death June 28, 1996. She later married Roger Smith November 21, 1998 and he preceded her in death March 10, 2003. She was also preceded in death by 3 sons: Bill Underwood, Lonnie Underwood and Tim Underwood; and one brother & 4 sisters: Wesley Whitehead, Elsie Weddle, Leola Moss, Clemmie Atwell and Doris Hoosier.

SURVIVORS:

7 grandchildren: Brian Underwood & wife Brandie, Brittany Underwood & husband Collin Elzy, and Rob Richardson, all of Louisville, KY; Matthew Underwood & wife Jeanette of Lagrange, KY; Robert Underwood and Ashley Dooley & husband Damon of Campbellsville, KY; and Natalie DeStefano of Florida

14 great-grandchildren

1 sister: Mildred Ann Moore & husband Junior of Campbellsville

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Lanny Garner

BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

VISITATION: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 4:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.