Janet Fossler Allen

Janet Fossler Allen ,71, of Crawfordville, Florida passed away at her home on Thursday July 20th, 2023. She was born on February 15th, 1952 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Emil and Helen Fossler. At 14 she met a young neighbor to her cousin, Herbert ‘James’ Allen. They were married a short 5 years later in Margate, Florida on August 15th, 1970. James and Janet made a home in Wakulla County on the small plot of land where they raised their children, livestock, and many family pets. Janet devoted most of her professional life to Shadeville Elementary School serving as administrative secretary, supporting thousands of students and four principals. After a brief retirement, she returned as the school’s bookkeeper before fully retiring in 2016. Janet loved to read books and her beloved Bible. She dabbled in quilting; something gained genetically from her mother. She most enjoyed visits and vacations with her children, but more importantly her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would spend hours with them reading books, playing cards, and just about anything else they would want. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Allen, her brother, John A. Fossler, three children, Tim (Jenny), Jennifer (Joe), and Travis (Diana). Her heart’s biggest treasures, six grandchildren: Sylvia, Sharee, Quaid, Thomas, Emilia “Millie”, Isla Grey, and her four great-grandchildren Haidyn, Piper, Harper, and Bentley who will carry her in their memory. Janet will also be remembered and survived by many in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, and hundreds of friends. She was known for her work ethic, kindness, and her unwavering love of friends and family. Mama, Grandma, Memaw, Sis, Sugardoll… no matter what we knew you by, we love you and miss you dearly. Please join us for a celebration of life at the Wakulla Church of Christ; Wednesday July 26th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation in honor of Janet to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. www.phassociation.org Skip and Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel, Crawfordville.

Janet Fossler Allen

February 15, 1952 - July 20, 2023