Julie Ann Allen, 44, passed away July 30, 2021, in Burrton.  She was born October 25, 1976, in Dodge City, to Timothy Gale and Marilyn Anita (Gilleland) Smith.

Julie was a graduate of Cimarron High School and was employed by Ashley's House Learning Center, Wichita, as a childcare provider.  Her children were her world, but she especially loved spoiling her grandson.  Julie enjoyed being outside, sitting on the porch, listening to music, or going for walks  She also enjoyed going camping, riding ATV's, and hanging out at the river.

She is survived by:  children, Ashley Nichole Smith-Stewart of Wichita, Kage Mikel (Cailey Pierson) Allen of McPherson, Justyn Reede Allen of Moscow, and Kailea Marie Allen of Arizona;  grandson, Kaiden Creed Allen of McPherson; parents, Tim and Marilyn Smith of Cimarron; sisters, Tammy (Louis) Jones of Cimarron, Kim (Robert) Ryan of Burrton, and Terri (Derrick) Walcott of Alva, OK; Rusty Allen, father of Kage, Justyn, and Kailea; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Julie was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Reverend Richard Deimund officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.  To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Julie's obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Julie Ann Allen Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.