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Norma Ruth Arnold Allen, 75 of Surgoinsville, affectionately known to everyone as "Nan" passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 1, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley after a long illness.
Nan and Tom lived their entire marriage on their farm in Stanley Valley while Tom worked as a millwright at AFG. Nan was a homemaker and ran the dairy farm business including, milking and selling to Kraft. She was an avid football and NASCAR fan. Growing up, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville. After her and Tom's marriage in 1950, they joined Long Hollow Primitive Baptist Church where she was one of the oldest members. She also attended Lafollettes Chapel Church. She was a member of Order of Easter Star Fairview Chapter 80.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Allen, Jr. (11-7-08); her parents, Otto and Della Lee Manis Arnold; brother and sister-in-law, James and Betty Arnold
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Edwards of Surgoinsville; son, Larry Allen and Paula Collins of Kingsport; her special son, Michael Allen and grandson, Cody Allen (who moved in to help care for Nan when Tom died. She loved having them with her). She is also survived by other grandchildren, Angie Camley (special caregiver), Christy Hamilton and husband Charles, Shawna Allen, Krista Linkous and Brandon Linkous; great-grandchildren, Devon and Jazylnn Hamilton all of Surgoinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James Sandidge of Surgoinsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Lillian Arnold, Reed and Shirley Arnold all of Surgoinsville, Kenneth and Ruby Arnold of Mt. Carmel; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Willie and Edith Crawford; special brother-in-law, (who took her to doctor's appointments), Fred "Shorty" Allen; special niece and nephew, Kathy and Jerry Linkous and a number of other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Carter Trent Funeral Home, 1115 Hwy 11W, Church Hill, TN. Friends may also call anytime at the residence or the home of the daughter, Barbara Edwards.
An Eastern Star service will be at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The funeral service will follow with Elder Harold Head officiating. Prayers and comments will be given by Brother Ray Edwards and Pastor Chuck Lowe. Music will be provided by Ginger Waters, Jessica Davis, Patrick Bruner and Dillion McKee.
A graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Thursday at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral by 11:00 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners, the church or charity of one's choice.
Special thanks to the 6th floor and ICU Nursing Staff, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Boyd, Dr. Keith Kramer, Dr. Pushkas Gopolan, IPC Hospitalist, Case Management, and everyone at Mt. Region Family Medicine, Park Drive who were family to Nan and special friends, Jerry and Betty Walters.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Allen family.
Go Back Carter Trent Memorials:
From: Tom and Carol Gilreath cgil@chartertn.net
Date: 03/23/2010
Barb and Angie, We know your Mother/Grandmother will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
From: Hoot and Deb Willis hootanddeb@netzero.net
Date: 03/05/2010
Christy, I am so sorry to hear about Nan. Nan is now with Tom. If I can do anything for you and your family please call me. I was working and could not come. We love you all very much. Just keep the Lord in your life, and he will help you.
From: Katy Williams kat1524@wildblue.net
Date: 03/04/2010
The Allen Family: Sorry we could not be at the funeral service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlena, Charles, Darryl and Kathy
From: Tony D. Matlock g_h1961@yahoo.com
Date: 03/04/2010
Barbara, Larry And Michael i am so sorry to hear about your mom i didn't see in the paper in time to come to Funeral Home if you all need anything let me know
From: Lois & Jim Bronson honeybee37@charter.net
Date: 03/03/2010
Barb......So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing....may all the good memories outshine these last few days and give you peace......You and family are in our daily prayers.....Love, Lois & Jim
From: Burt and Shirley burtandshirley@hotmail.com
Date: 03/03/2010
Barb, Angie Larryand Mike. Our thoughts are with you at this time, Norma will surley be missed, she was a beautiful person. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Love you. Burt and Shirley
From: Chelsa Wells realwomyn@hotmail.com
Date: 03/03/2010
Her angels came to help her pass over. They will remain to help you (Angie and Barb) as long as you need them. The blessing it is to have a wonderful mother and grandmother can never be replaced. Your love for will keep her forever in you heart. I love you, Chelsa
From: Becky Applegate bbapplegate@chartertn.net
Date: 03/03/2010
Barbara, I am sorry to hear about your loss and if there is anything I can do for you or the family please let me know. At least she is not in any pain and is in a better place.
Sincerely,
Becky Applegae
From: Michelle Akers shellakr@mounet.com
Date: 03/03/2010
Angie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sure she will be missed very much.
"Grandmother" touched my heart when I met her. I will rem. her always. I am sure the angels in Heaven are rejoicing to have her with them. God bless your you and your family in your time of need. Love ya, Shell
From: John & Pam Livesay pfl7758@aol.com
Date: 03/03/2010
Barb - We are so very sorry about your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You!! - John & Pam
From: Aleshia Parker aleshia_l_parker@wellmont.org
Date: 03/03/2010
Angie and Family,
I will continue to keep your family in our prayers. My thoughts are with you and if there's anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. May God continue to bless your family.
With Love,
Aleshia
From: Margo, Bob, Cody and Morggan Shylinn30@aol.com
Date: 03/03/2010
She will be surely missed. We all loved her so much. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family. We love you.
From: Edmund J. Carey edmundjcarey@comcast.net
Date: 03/02/2010
I am deeply sorry of your Grandmother.
Know she is with the one that she loved all these years, her Heavenly Father and here earthly Husband as well. I can see her how with a BIG SMILE on her face, being the one's she love the most.
Thank You Angie for shareing this with me.
I am sorry for your lost again
Your Friend
Ed Carey
P.S.
Take care of your-self
From: Joy Hensley hensley.joy@gmail.com
Date: 03/02/2010
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
If you need anything just let me know. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers
Love,
Joy
From: Jonnie Hensley John.Hensley@wellmont.org
Date: 03/02/2010
Norma Allen was a great woman & i know that God welcomes her with open arms.loved being around her and esp. her calls to me at the Wellmont Hospital case Management Dept.She will be greatly missed by many and more than we may know.Love you Barbar & Angie
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