Mrs. Allen was born in Randolph County on August 7, 1939, the daughter of Luther William and Ruby Reid Dodson. Throughout her life she worked in the office of Mid-State Farms in Staley and retired as a teacher assistant with Chatham County Schools, working primarily at Siler City Elementary School. Nancy attended Rocky River Baptist Church and was a member of the Friendship Class after retiring from children’s Sunday School. Mrs. Allen graduated in 1957 from Liberty High School and 1958 from Elon College.
Nancy lived a vibrant life, enjoying art classes, pets and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandgirls. Nancy was a generous, giving person who did her utmost to help others in need.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, February 12 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Burriss officiating; burial will follow at Dr. Clyde M. Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian.
Along with her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Howell Allen, and her sister, Lou Anice Dodson Bagby.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Allen Teague and husband, Pete of Salisbury; son, David L. Allen and wife, Sharon of Liberty; grandchildren, Cameron Teague and wife, Zerlinna of Moncks Corner, SC, Jordan Teague of Arlington, VA and Laura Allen and fiancé, Daniel Serratos of Apex; and two great-granddaughters, Lucy and Ginny Teague of Moncks Corner, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky River Baptist Church Building Fund, 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
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Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Allen family.
