Betty E. Allen, 78, Mooresville, died peacefully July 14, 2014, in Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Allen was born October 25, 1935, in Nashville, to the late Fred and Myrtle Surber.
Mrs. Allen attended Mooresville High School and worked for a period of time at the State Office Building with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She retired from Mooresville School, where she had been a cook for many years at the high school. Betty was a loyal and devoted member of the Mooresville Senior Center. She also enjoyed playing in her euchre club and watching John Wayne films. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Allen, to whom she was married May 25, 1952, until his passing on January 10, 1985. She was also preceded by siblings, Fred Surber, Jr., Winnie Brummett, and Lucille Smith.
Survivors include her children, Linda Kay Ringer (Stan) of Waverly, Rebecca Ann Zimmerman of Gosport, Danny Allen (Terri) of Mooresville, Doug Allen (Terry) of Martinsville, and Amy Jo Wiser of Mooresville; sisters, Maggie Brewer of Mooresville, Peggy Dell (Chuck) of Texas, and Hazel Haase of Morgantown; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
According to Betty's wish, calling hours will not be observed. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday July 20, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Pastor Steve Moody will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mooresville Christmas for Kids, through the Mooresville Police Department. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Mrs. Allen attended Mooresville High School and worked for a period of time at the State Office Building with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She retired from Mooresville School, where she had been a cook for many years at the high school. Betty was a loyal and devoted member of the Mooresville Senior Center. She also enjoyed playing in her euchre club and watching John Wayne films. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Allen, to whom she was married May 25, 1952, until his passing on January 10, 1985. She was also preceded by siblings, Fred Surber, Jr., Winnie Brummett, and Lucille Smith.
Survivors include her children, Linda Kay Ringer (Stan) of Waverly, Rebecca Ann Zimmerman of Gosport, Danny Allen (Terri) of Mooresville, Doug Allen (Terry) of Martinsville, and Amy Jo Wiser of Mooresville; sisters, Maggie Brewer of Mooresville, Peggy Dell (Chuck) of Texas, and Hazel Haase of Morgantown; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
According to Betty's wish, calling hours will not be observed. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday July 20, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Pastor Steve Moody will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mooresville Christmas for Kids, through the Mooresville Police Department. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Betty E. Allen, 78, Mooresville, died peacefully July 14, 2014, in Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Allen was born October 25, 1935, in Nashville, to the late Fred and Myrtle Surber.
Mrs. Allen attended Mooresville High School and worked for a period of time at the State Office Building with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She retired from Mooresville School, where she had been a cook for many years at the high school. Betty was a loyal and devoted member of the Mooresville Senior Center. She also enjoyed playing in her euchre club and watching John Wayne films. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Allen, to whom she was married May 25, 1952, until his passing on January 10, 1985. She was also preceded by siblings, Fred Surber, Jr., Winnie Brummett, and Lucille Smith.
Survivors include her children, Linda Kay Ringer (Stan) of Waverly, Rebecca Ann Zimmerman of Gosport, Danny Allen (Terri) of Mooresville, Doug Allen (Terry) of Martinsville, and Amy Jo Wiser of Mooresville; sisters, Maggie Brewer of Mooresville, Peggy Dell (Chuck) of Texas, and Hazel Haase of Morgantown; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
According to Betty's wish, calling hours will not be observed. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday July 20, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Pastor Steve Moody will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mooresville Christmas for Kids, through the Mooresville Police Department. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Mrs. Allen attended Mooresville High School and worked for a period of time at the State Office Building with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She retired from Mooresville School, where she had been a cook for many years at the high school. Betty was a loyal and devoted member of the Mooresville Senior Center. She also enjoyed playing in her euchre club and watching John Wayne films. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Allen, to whom she was married May 25, 1952, until his passing on January 10, 1985. She was also preceded by siblings, Fred Surber, Jr., Winnie Brummett, and Lucille Smith.
Survivors include her children, Linda Kay Ringer (Stan) of Waverly, Rebecca Ann Zimmerman of Gosport, Danny Allen (Terri) of Mooresville, Doug Allen (Terry) of Martinsville, and Amy Jo Wiser of Mooresville; sisters, Maggie Brewer of Mooresville, Peggy Dell (Chuck) of Texas, and Hazel Haase of Morgantown; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
According to Betty's wish, calling hours will not be observed. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday July 20, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Pastor Steve Moody will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mooresville Christmas for Kids, through the Mooresville Police Department. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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