Edith Wilson Allen

FLORENCE Edith Wilson Allen, a resident of Heritage Home in Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Mrs. Allen, 100, was the widow of Ernest Sterling Allen. They were married for sixty-eight years prior to his death in 2005.

She is survived by sons, Ernest Ray Allen (Anita Breeden) of Aiken, SC, and Dr. Sterling R. Allen (Jane Lewis) of Anderson, SC; a daughter, Debra Allen Shelton (Mike) of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Betty Dennis (Charles) and June Williford; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was born in Waxhaw, NC, one of eleven children of Charles Montgomery and Essie Waddell Wilson. A life-long resident of Florence County, she graduated from Tans Bay High School as class valedictorian. She was a loyal and dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Florence for over 60 years. She dearly loved First Baptist and her church family and was active in all areas of the church. She provided outstanding leadership by serving as Sunday School Director, WMU President, and holds the distinction of being the only female elected to serve as a deacon.

Mrs. Allen was co-founder of the Poynor Adult Education Center and served as principal for five years. She was active on various PTA boards and received a lifetime award for her service. She also served on the board of directors of the Seaboard Coastline Credit Union. Mrs. Allen was a kind and generous person who gave freely of her time and talents to help others.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015, at First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Daniel Inabinet. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in the church fellowship hall. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery will be private. Waters-Powell Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mrs. Allen.

The family would like to thank the First Baptist Church family for their frequent visits and support. They would also like to thank the staff of the Heritage Home for the care and compassion shown for Mrs. Allen.

Memorials may be made to the Television Ministry at First Baptist Church, 300 S. Irby St., Florence, SC 29501.

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