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Ora Allen Obituary
AIKEN, SC - Ora Mae Allen, 84, widow of Luther E. Allen, Jr., died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her residence.
A native of Horry County, SC, Ora was a daughter of the late Robert and Sally Hardwick Johnson. As a young adult, she worked as a secretary for the FBI in Washington, DC, where she met her future husband. Ora lived in Aiken since 1960 and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and cooking and always made everyone feel welcome in her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Harden (Herb); a son, Stephen Allen (Dorothy), all of Aiken; three grandchildren, Sarah Prosser (Zane), Alecia Lea Hardt (Chad), Chad Harden; three great-grandchildren, Blane Prosser, Will Hardt, Maecy Hardt; two sisters, Essie Jenerette, Nichols, SC, Bruce Owens, Mullins, SC; a brother, Leston Johnson, Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon, November 30th at 1 o'clock at the funeral home with The Rev. Chris Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Harden, Zane Prosser, Danny Jenerette, John Harden, Robert Hardt and Tony Craps.
Memorial contributions may be directed to TACA - Hawaii (Talk About Curing Autism) in honor of Maecy Hardt (www.tacanow.org)
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Dwayne Owens
November 22, 2020
Time seems to just fly, does not seem like 4 years has passed, still miss her wonderful laugh, she and uncle L.E. are together forever next to the lord and family. God speed!
December 14, 2016
My condolences to the family. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."- Jude 2
December 5, 2016
My condolences to your Family
May you find peace and comfort during this sad time.
Psalm 25:16,17
November 29, 2016
Please remember the good times you've shared with Ora and may God continue to comfort your family ~ Psalm 23:4.
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Dwayne Owens
November 28, 2016
Such a wonderful aunt,will always remember her happy laugh, she is and will always be in my thoughts. She and uncle L.E. are once again together with the lord.
SHEILA O. STROUD
November 28, 2016
THINKING OF YOU AND SENDING LOVE
November 28, 2016
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. SHE WAS A GOOD AUNT AND LADY THAT I THOUGHT ALOT OF. KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. WITH LOVE,SHEILA OWENS STROUD AND FAMILY.
M. Evans
November 28, 2016
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. May you find peace of mind and strength from the God of all comfort during this time.
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