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
Deepest Sympathy to the Allen, Richmond, and Massenberg family ⚘ Erma Wilkins
My prayers and love go out to the family and friends whose lives were blessed by Mrs. Allen. I pray you find comfort in these words God inspired me to write, sending love and prayers, Tiffany Richardson In a spirit of praise, my soul has taken flight and God guided me into His Glorious Light What a precious life He blessed me to live And now I am at peaceful rest with Him.
I pray that your sorrow is transformed to praise As you delight in the Lord and all of His ways He called me home and now my soul is at peace He has given me the crown of life to lay at His feet
Oh what joy it brings to live eternally with Christ And to praise Him forever for such a blessed life My dear loved ones be comforted by God as you grieve Hold fast to your faith and in Him always believe
As the days months and years continue to pass May the warm memories of my life with you last We will meet again and what a day that will be We will praise God forever and cast our crowns at His feet
I have fought the good fight,I have finished my race, My course has been completed and yes I kept the faith I am absent from my earthly body & now present with the Lord. In the joy of my salvation I have now received my reward
Forever Loved, Emma "Granny" Allen
A beautiful ray of sunshine, a heartwarming smile a gentle touch a quiet whisper this reflection will always be in my heart and so I remember mother Allen. Many of us remember the great cook sweet potato pies that came straight from heaven we love you family.Blessings Pastor Linda Harrington Wharton
To the family of Allen, Richmond, and Massenburg family for the loss of your Aunt and to Brigitte Lamberth for the loss of her grandmother, we extend our sincere sympathy and pray for your comfort in knowing that Mrs. Emma Allen is resting in peace now. Love, Rev. Clifton and Annette B. Parker
To: The Family of Mrs.Emma Allen Poem/MWtB Title : Until I Learned Until I learned to trust,I never learned to pray,I never learned to fully trust Till sorrows came my way. Until I felt my weakness, His strength I never knew-Nor dreamed till I was stricken That He would see me through. Who deepest drinks too of grace He sends the storm so He Himself Can be our hiding place. His heart that seeks our highest good, Knows well when things annoy; We would not long for heaven If earth held only joy. All Of You Are In My Thoughts and Prayers Faye King - Lucilla Frazier Niece
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