Sandra Sherrie Allen

Sandra Sherrie Allen, 81, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Sandra was born on January 14, 1945, in Newport, Rhode Island, the daughter of Harry A. and Marion A. (McGuin) Sanderson.

Sandra worked as a cook at King’s Daughters Home and the Audrain County Jail. She attended Rush Hill Community Church and especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending their activities and being involved in their lives.

Survivors include two sons, James T. Hinson Jr. of Seattle, Washington, and Jason Hinson (Gail Wilson) of Mexico; 10 grandchildren, Brandon (Asia) Hinson of Mexico, Kayla Hunt of Mexico, Maci Hinson of Mexico, Gavin Hinson of Seattle, Nick Hinson of O’Fallon, Nichole Helm of Columbia, Nathan Helm of Columbia, Joshua Hinson, Brittany Hinson, and Andrew Hinson; numerous great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Allen Smith of Thompson.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Darold R. Allen; her daughter, Denise Marie Helm; and her longtime significant other, William G. Crump.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.