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 .