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Ethel Allen Obituary

Ethel S. Allen MONCKS CORNER - Ethel Mae Simmons Allen, 78, of Moncks Corner, SC, a retired customer service representative for BellSouth, died Monday morning in a Moncks Corner nursing home. Her funeral will be 1:30 PM Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013 in the Berkeley Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens, directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Berkeley Baptist Church, 2045 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Ms. Allen was born March 30, 1935, in Malakoff, TX, a daughter of Rufus Brisco Simmons, Sr., and Mae Smyth Simmons. She was a member of the Berkeley Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the church. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing basketball, and was the salutatorian of her graduating class from Malakoff High School. Ms. Allen also loved playing bingo, and cooking, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Hines, and three brothers, Hollace Simmons, Calvin Simmons, and R.B. Simmons, Jr. Surviving are, three daughters, Lana Gaylene Allen, Glenda Horne, and Becky Allen Mims and her husband, Will, all of Moncks Corner; a son, Joel O. Allen, Sr., and his significant other, Kathy Bonollo, of Bucksport, ME; a sister, Betty Collins of Houston, TX; a brother, Rufus Simmons of Tyler, TX; six grandchildren, Cassandra Allen Gifford, Berry J. Allen, Raymond W. Allen, Joel O. Allen, Jr., Callie Bonollo, and Jake Bonollo; and four great-grandchildren, Joel O. Allen, III, Ayzlynn Gifford, Daxton Gifford, and Ryker Gifford. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.dial-murrayfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2013.

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ken and arlene garcia

July 12, 2013

Becky, Gaylene and Family, Ken and I are sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Hannah Camlin

July 11, 2013

Dear Ms. Becky & Gaylene, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know y'all will miss her. I will be praying for all of you.
Love, Hannah

Elsie Dove

July 11, 2013

Ethel will be greatly missed,she was like a sister to me and a great friend to many.

Pastor Nancy Faden

July 11, 2013

Ms. Ethel will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and work ethic. She loved people and her job. As her manager at Bellsouth, I can say she was an exemplary employee. My prayers go out to the family on your loss.

Hoppi Cooper

July 10, 2013

Melissa and Family,

It was a pleasure to have Ethel on my team during her time at BellSouth. She will always be remembered for her great attitude. Just remember GOD will take care.

July 10, 2013

Sorry for your loss will be keeping you in my prayers

July 10, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I will keep ya'll in my prayers. Tammy Hood Walters

Cathy Robertson

July 9, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Know that your Mom is in a better place and is no longer suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God has another Angel.

July 9, 2013

Thinking of you and your family, Nana!!! You always made us laugh with your stories and made us so welcome into your home!! You will be missed by us all, but especially your family!! They love you so much and never hesitated to show it!! I'm sure you will be bending God's ear about taking care of all of them!! We love you very much!!! Floss and Di

Mike and Sheila Hinson

July 9, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time.

Diana (Didi) Mastone

July 9, 2013

Miss Ethel was the kind of woman God wants us to be.I didn't see her much the last few years. I glad I made the trip to see her last summer when her family was in town. She looked so happy even though she had a hard time getting around.As a teenager and young adult her home was always open to all the kids and grown ups in the neighborhood. That's just the kind of woman she was and it shows in her children. A small piece of her will be in my heart fforever

Wayne Ayer

July 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Ethel's family at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Ethel at Bellsouth and she brought joy and lots of laughter to our office. I cherish those special times......

G. Wayne Ayer
AT&T/CWA Charleston SC

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