Charlotte, NC - Shirley Boone Allen, 79, of Charlotte, passed away July 28, 2014 at Royal Park Rehabilitation and Health Center of Matthews. She was born March 22, 1935 in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Dillard and Lela Boone. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.