Blanche Allen

August 31, 2017

Blanche Hemby Allen, 90 years of age passed away on August 31, 2017. Blanche was a native of Pitt County, North Carolina. For many years she was an active member of Sweethaven Baptist Church, and Fellowship Chapter #140 Order of the Eastern Star. “Mrs. Allen” as her co workers and even her superiors referred to her, worked for many years as a retail clerk and retired from Bradlees department store. After retirement, she spent much of her time at Lake Gaston enjoying life with family and friends Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Allen, who was the love of her life for over 67 years, and her son, Robert Cleve Allen, Jr . She is survived by her daughters, Zella Ivey ( Wayne), Teresa Kelly (Jack); daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Allen; grandchildren, Heather Allen, Sarah Ivey, Tracy Ivey, Spc Allen Kelly and Robert Kelly. Blanche’s family would like to thank the staff of The Crossings at Harbour View for the love, support and compassion each staff member showed her during her brief residence there. A graveside service is planned for 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 5th at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A reception and gathering of friends and family will be held at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in the Village of Chuckatuck immediately following the service.