Jackie Allen, of Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health Hospital on September 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1962, in Alton, Illinois, to Lewis Wayne Dunn and Mary Nell Gough Dunn. 

Jackie's early years were marked by travels to Sumter, South Carolina, England, Germany, and California, before she settled in Ballard and McCracken Counties, where she made her home.

A graduate of Ballard Memorial High School in 1980, Jackie went on to work with dedication at Jackson Purchase Energy and the McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk. 

Her life was filled with love for her family, and she is survived by her father, Lewis Wayne Dunn of Paducah, KY; one sister, Keena Miller of Murray, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Mary Nell Dunn, her sister, Rhonda McGee, and her brother, Terry Dunn.

Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Chris Cooper.

Expressions of sympathy may take place in the form of donations to Lifeline Ministries, 8650 Old Highway 60, West Paducah, KY 42086.