Mrs. Edna Merle (Adams) Allen, age 81, of Martin, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at her home, following an extended illness.
Born February 16, 1927, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late O.L. & Willie Mae (Evans) Adams. She retired from Tugaloo State Park after 20 years of faithful service. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Dorsey Allen; brother: Herman Adams; and sister: Sally Irvin.
She is survived by children: Dianne Hart & Eddie; Stanley Allen; Deborah Powers & Melvin; and Wayne Allen & Delores; grandchildren: Melanie Leonard, Chris Allen, Chad Hart, Angie Shedd, Kenny Powers & Larissa Garner; great-grandchildren: Jessica, Courtney, Andrew, Grace, Hope, Christian, Elizabeth, Emma, Katherine, Brannon, Brian, Matt & Stacy; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters: Aurelia Drake, Andrew Adams, Branson Adams, Bill Adams, Rebecca Gunnin, & Eleanor Fitzpatrick; and very special loved ones: Gail Allen & Sandra Allen.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. David Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in the Lavonia City cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 2:00–4:00p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. At other times the family will be at the home.