Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Allen; her parents, B.H. and Maude Pearson Hamrick; 4 brothers, Hord, Travis, Cleavy, and Marshall Hamrick; and 1 sister, Vernie Hamrick Dixon.

She is survived by 2 sons, Dr. Charles Allen and his wife Darlene of Fayetteville, NC, and Pastor Jerry Allen and wife Pam of Salisbury, NC; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Zoar Baptist Church, 2222 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150; or to: Rowan Medical Center Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC is serving the family.