Virginia Pearl Allen, age 73, of Sutton, WV, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born March 25, 1952, in Braxton County, WV, a daughter of the late Russell and Eva Wimer McCartney. On August 17, 1968, she married Claude Allen who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six children, Larry, Charlie, Lisa, Rodney, Johnny and Kevin Allen and one brother, Howard McCartney. She is survived by one son, Claude Allen, Jr. of Sutton; three grandchildren, Kevin and Crissy Allen both of Cleveland, OH and Charles Allen of Clarksburg, WV; one great-grandchild; one brother, Lawrence McCartney and wife Sue of Braxton County; three sisters, Lois Pickens and husband Billy and Juanita Goodwin both of GA and Dorie Gregory and husband Dave of Rock Cave, WV and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker. She enjoyed listening to Bluegrass Music and when able she liked to crochet and whittle. She loved her grandkids. Friends will be received Friday, February 6, 2026, from 12 Noon until 1 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM at the funeral home with Paul Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.