About This Memory Space
This page was created for Christine Cagney Allen's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Christine Cagney Allen's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Christine Cagney Allen. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Christine Cagney Allen crafted a vibrant life filled with artistic flair, unwavering faith, and an unbridled joy in nurturing her surroundings and loved ones, leaving behind gardens of beauty and bonds of deep affection.
From her early days in Wilmette, Illinois, Christine Marie Cagney Allen blossomed into a woman who infused creativity and warmth into every corner of her world. A graduate of Regina Dominican High School, she wed Dave Allen in 1983 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, embarking on a 41-year journey together in Noblesville, Indiana. Her days were marked by a profound commitment to faith as a steadfast parishioner at Our Lady of Grace and St. Louis de Montfort, where she served alongside children and her community. Gardening became her canvas, transforming ordinary yards into stunning displays of color and precision, while her talents in decorating and home renovations turned houses into heartfelt havens, especially during festive seasons.
Christine poured her entrepreneurial spirit into owning a retail business, blending commerce with her eye for aesthetics. Beyond that, she dedicated years to working with children and her church, fostering growth and community through her patient guidance and infectious enthusiasm.
Photos of Christine's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Christine discovered her greatest delight in the lively chaos of family life, where she reveled in the company of her children Bridget (Tim) Rogers and Shea (Lauren) Allen, and beamed with pride over grandchildren Jack, Amelia, George, and Conor. Her circle widened to embrace brother Donald (Jim) Cagney, Jr., nieces Courtney (Chris) Perry and Whitney Halcomb, nephew Christian Halcomb, and a host of great-nieces and nephews including Caiden, Addyson, Boden, Sadie, Mason, McKinley, and Reese, alongside her cherished extended Allen relatives. Ever the devoted companion to her dogs Murphy, Riley, Sullivan, and Izzy, she was preceded in passing by parents Donald Sr. and Sheila (FitzGerald) Cagney, sister Courtney (Cagney) Halcomb, cousin Sharon FitzGerald, and dear friend Kathleen O'Hara.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Christine's world echo with admiration for her radiant creativity and nurturing soul, underscoring how her gardens, faith, and family-first heart wove enduring threads through countless lives.
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