Sandy Allen, Shelbyville’s own “tallest woman in the world,” died early this morning at Heritage House Convalescent Center, 2309 S. Miller St., Shelbyville.

Allen, 53, passed away at 2:55 a.m., according to a spokesperson at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services. At 7-foot-7 1/4, she was recognized by Guiness World Records and the world’s tallest woman.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Sandy Allen Scholarship Fund at the Blue River Community Foundation, 54 W. Broadway, Suite 1, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

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