Mrs. Emma Allen, the daughter of the late Henry and Emily Copeland, was born July 11, 1928, in Fairfield County, Winnsboro, South Carolina. She peacefully answered the master’s call on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Emma was educated in the Fairfield County school system. Upon graduating from High School, she relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina with her sister Zenobia. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Fenzine Allen, and they were blessed with one daughter, Mrs. Margie Thompson. Emma was employed at Columbia Laundry for over 50 years where she took pride in her work.

Emma Allen was the oldest member at St. Phillip AME Zion Church where she attended faithfully for over 72 years. She diligently served on the Missionary Board, Deaconess Board, and the Floral Club. Mrs. Allen was also known for making the best “sweet potato pie and candied yams”.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Fenzine Allen; sisters, Zenobia, Zipporah, Minnie, and Johnnie; and brothers, Booker T. Arnette, Lonnie, Celess, and James. Remaining to cherish her loving memories are her daughter, Margie Thompson (Lee); grandchildren, Delancey Thompson (Faye), Brigitte Lamberth (Cornelious “CC”), and Lisa Pettiford (Randy); Great Grandchildren, Brittany, Sydney, Chelsea, and Brandon; and a host other relatives and friends. She was affectionally known as “Granny” by everyone.

A Celebration of life will be held at St. Phillip AME Zion Church on Friday, August 27, 2021.The visitation will begin at 11:00am and the service will follow at 12:00pm. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery

Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109