Mrs. Martha M. Allen, 81 of McDonough, GA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 after a short illness with Dementia. She was born on October 11, 1938 in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Bass High School. Martha worked most of her life, first at the Georgia TB Association and then for over 15 years with an Orthodontist in Decatur, GA. She was a very gracious, kind and humble person with a good sense of humor. Martha did not seek the limelight, however she was always willing to be a helper. In her church she worked with children and volunteered for other responsibilities. Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband: Joe Allen of McDonough, GA; brother: Allen Mehaffey of Pell City, AL; nephew: Michael Daniel and his wife Gail of Conyers, GA; two nieces: Pam Cook and her husband Jamie, and Susan Allen and her husband Scot; grand niece: Melissa Daniel; grand nephews: Adam, Charlie, and Patrick. She was predeceased by her parents: C.O and Maggie Frances (Owens) Mehaffey; sister: Barbara Jane Daniel and her husband Charles; nephew: Jeremy Daniel; and two former sister-in-law: Shirley and Jo Ann. A special thanks is due to Charles and Sandra Allen and Sacred Journey Hospice for their support. The family will receive friends at Haisten Funerals and Cremations of McDonough, GA, on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 4PM - 7PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Haisten's at 12PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 with Rev. Al O'Quinn and Jim Louis officiating. Burial will follow at 3PM at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker, GA.
