WAXHAW, NC ::::::::::: Mrs. Karen Ott Allen, age 52, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her home. She was born September 8, 1959 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Mary Grimmer Ott and the late Albert Ott and was the wife of Larry Allen. Mrs. Allen worked in automotive dealership business and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waxhaw. Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband, Larry Allen of the home, a son, Wayne Michael Allen of Rock Hill, a daughter, Michelle Marie Allen of the home, her mother, Mary G. Ott of Buffalo, NY, a brother, Jim Ott and his wife Barbara of Depew, NY, 3 sisters, Tina Nowicki, Kathy Herale, and Nancy Kendziora and her husband Frank all of Buffalo, NYThe Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Allen will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 21, 2012 at The Chapel of Hartley-Burgess Funeral Home. The Family of Mrs. Allen will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Hartley-Burgess Funeral Home and in lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or Hospice and Palliative Care - Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.