Mary Jo Allen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Jo Allen in Paterson, New Jersey, born in Enfield, North Carolina, who passed away on September 11, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Jo Allen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary-Ola Summler and Lonnie Gray Sr.; her siblings, Lonnie Jr., Wilson, Donald Gray, Rose and Rita Gray (Johnnie Allen Sr.); and her son Johnnie Allen Jr..
She is survived by: her daughter Cordelia Benita Strickland (John Strickland); her brother Wayne Gray; her significant other Terry Archer; her grandchildren, Shavonne, Johnnie, Melvin, Tyriek and Zhané; and her daughter-in-law Toni Allen. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
