Joy Allred

Las Vegas, Nevada – Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Joy Kay Penman Allred, age 85, passed away July 18, 2022 at her home in Las Vegas, surrounded by her loving family. Joy was born June 4, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of John Albert and Ardella Brunson Penman. She married the love of her life, Albert Lynn Allred June 26, 1953 in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2011. Joy and Albert raised their family in Las Vegas. She retired from Circus Circus Hotel as a seamstress for many years, so her and Albert could travel and spend more time with grandkids. Joy and Albert enjoyed traveling to Wyoming to watch Harvey’s boys play hockey, they loved to see the West, and enjoyed the scenery along the way. Joy enjoyed sewing, reading a good book and she loved to crochet. She enjoyed working in her garden. Anyone who knew Joy loved her; she could never say a bad thing about anyone. She is survived by her children: Harvey John and Debbie Allred of Laramie, Wyoming; Kathy McLaughlin of Loa, Utah; Diane and William Richard Burkett Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister: Carrole and Richard Mickel of Valencia, California, sister in law: Evan Kae Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son-in-law: Dennis McLaughlin; a sister, Lorraine Pehrson; a niece, Penny Pehrson; sister-in-law: Lavern Allred John and brother-in-laws: Jack Smith and Van Morrell Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel, 260 North 400 West in Richfield, Utah, where friends may call for viewing one hour prior to the services. Burial will be Saturday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. in the Fremont Utah Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.