Mary Carol Hedquist Allred was born in Provo, Utah on February 15, 1934, to Walter Strong Hedquist and Velma D. Vincent. She passed away at her home on October 24, 2022. She has one sister, Norma D. Hedquist Mitchell. Mary Carol married Rey Lyman Allred on December 11, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Mary Carol and Rey made their home on their fruit farm in Payson, Utah where they raised five children. As a family they planted and harvested peaches, apples and tart cherries. She loved working along side her family and found joy in each new challenge. She was devoted to her family, church and pets. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints she loved serving in Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. She supported many charities and loved helping others.
Mary Carol’s family includes: her husband Rey, their children: Deb and Randy, Beck and Dan, Bryan, Laurie and Jay, Marianne and Chris; grandchildren, Mark, Matt, Monika and Kacey, Jake and Melanie, Sarah and Reese, Blake, Corey and Alyssa, Blair and Sausha, Bradan and Megan, Chandler and Mikayla, Garrett, Laurie Bria, Adelaide, Emma and Alec. Great-grandchildren: Josie, Marlie, Averie, Will, Owen, Ali, Mayzie, Beau, Bryson, Brynlee, Rylee, Cole, Crew, Sophie, Cooper and Colt, along with two more coming from heaven.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund.
6 Condolences for Mary Carol Hedquist Allred
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Joe Brimhall says
October 25, 2022 at 6:16 pmSorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. It is never easy, but it sounds like she had a great life!!
Gina G. Jordan says
October 25, 2022 at 8:42 pmSending thoughts and prayers to your family! Your energetic, hardworking, mom was ALWAYS kind to me!
Dorothy M Argyle says
October 26, 2022 at 4:25 pmShe was a great friend. Many years ago I used to knit with her and others. She experienced grief with dignity and grace.
Cathy Burton says
October 27, 2022 at 12:59 pmMary Carol was a special lady. Always had a smile and a friendly hello. She was a gentlewoman full of grace and kindness. She endured her trials with a dignity to be admired. I’m happy for her to be reunited with her loved ones, the world will be less kind without her. May her memory always comfort you.
Rhonda Williams says
October 27, 2022 at 2:42 pmMy family grew up with the Allreds, and my parents considered Rey and Mary Carol to be among their best friends. No one left an interaction with either of them not knowing they were cared for. She’ll be missed.
Glen Evans says
October 29, 2022 at 4:27 pmMary was always gracious and giving. Each time I interacted with her I felt her spirit of generosity and hard work, looking to do and accomplish, and build others. What a great soul. I will miss our periodic visits.
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