Barbara Allison Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara Allison of Blacksburg, South Carolina, born in Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 79. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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 Barbara Allison to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Carl Pennington; her husband Ben Allison; her parents, Mack Summitt and Isabell Phillips Summitt; her siblings, Ben Summitt, Katie Hargett and Mark Summitt; and her son-in-law Stuart Dysart.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carla O'Bryan, Christine Dysart and Kelly Warburton (Kevin); her brother William "Bill" Summitt (Betty); and her grandchildren, Cannon and Abbie Warburton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
