Mary Mitchell Allen of College Park and Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on December 12, 2014.
Born in Abbeville County, S.C., she was a teacher and counselor for over 30 years in Clayton County. An avid bridge player, master gardener and long-time member of College Park Presbyterian Church, she was dedicated to the community and always provided service to those in need.
She was predeceased by her only son, Joel Allen; and siblings George Mitchell, Jr., Tommy Mitchell, Emily Parks and Roy Mitchell.
She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Martin (John Davis) and Barbara Harrison; six grandchildren, Jevon Allen (Katie), Chris Ray, Angie Donnet (Bobby), Sheila Martin, Ashley Wood (Todd), Josh Ray (Melanee); and eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Pauline Bennett, Nellie Bulick, Herbert Mitchell, Doris Holland; Marion Mitchell, Sara Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The memorial service was held in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Ga. on Tuesday, December 16, at 4 p.m., with Reverend Jonier Orozco of College Park Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “The Dream Project,” College Park Presbyterian Church; Hospice Advantage, Fayetteville, Ga.; or The National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
