Mary Ellen Allred

Born in Pelzer, South Carolina, she was the fourth of six children of Lewis Adger Whitten and Lila Mae Spence. Ellen dedicated her career to serving others, first as the school secretary at Williamston Elementary School and later as the secretary to the CEO of Kendall Corporation. She was a devoted member of Williamston First Baptist Church, where she shared her faith as a Sunday School teacher for youth. In retirement, she moved to Greenville, South Carolina, and became a member of Pelham Road Baptist Church. Ellen and Roy cherished their retirement years by traveling extensively together.

She is survived by her son, Bruce (Sharon) Allred of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina; granddaughter, Candice (Joshua) Varnado, and their children, John Michael and Luke, of Canton, Georgia; and grandson, Brent (Rachel) Allred, and their children, Davis, Greer, and Sarah Kate, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

Ellen was preceded in death by her brothers, Milford, Adger, and John, as well as her sisters, Inez and Frances.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Wood Mortuary in Greer, South Carolina, followed by a service at 4:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Wood Memorial Park immediately afterward.

Flowers are welcome, and memorial contributions may be made to Pelham Road Baptist Church, 1108 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615.

Online condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel.