Mable Lucille "Sue" Cosby Gilpin Allen, age 85 of Seymour, TN, formally of Harrogate, TN, was born on March 22, 1940, in Middlesboro, KY, and passed away on May 14, 2025, at Foothills Transitional Care in Maryville, TN.
She professed her salvation at an early age at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Harrogate, TN, and was a member at Midway Baptist Church in New Tazewell, TN. She held many jobs but the most rewarding was being a CNA for many years before retirement. Her hobbies included camping, fishing, yard sales and taking care of her flowers in the yard.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children and first husband, Truman Gilpin. Second husband, Glenn Allen. Grandson, US Army Specialist Michael Dale Epperson. Parents, Jerry and Doxie (Davis) Cosby. Eight brothers, Charley, Earnest, Bennie, James, Howard, Clyde, Jack and Elmer. Four sisters, Glessie, Mollie, Ruby and Phyllis.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Faye Elliott of Knoxville, TN. Sons, Teddy James Gilpin of Gum Springs, VA and Dewayne Edward Gilpin of New Tazewell, TN. Special life companion that she loved dearly, Russell Plamann. Grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Hawk, Ashton (Kyle) Tower and Tessa Gilpin. Great-grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Layton, Lucas, Aurora and Obadiah. Sister, Josephine (John) Massengill, and brother, Rondal "Pete" (Joan) Cosby. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM with the funeral to follow at 8:00 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Harrogate, TN. Anyone wishing to follow in procession to the cemetery is requested to be at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell by 9:00 AM.
Officiating: Rev. Lawrence Fultz
Obituary: Rev. Stewart Fultz
Music by: Rose Kiser
Pallbearers: Dewayne Gilpin, Teddy Gilpin, Matt Hawk, Logan Hawk, Chad Stansberry
