J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Allen, Mary A

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Mary A. Allen, 89, of Manteo, North Carolina, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia died Saturday, September 17, 2005 at home. She was the daughter of the late Gid B. Alston and Nannie Bet Crawley Alston. She was preceded in death by husbands, Basil H. Woodall and Aubrey Allen and a daughter, Gwendolyn W. Lane. She is survived by her daughters, Gladys Hanhart of Hopewell, VA and Bonnie W. Strawser of Manteo, NC; grandchildren, Michael K. Hanhart of Hopewell, VA, Deborah H. Hunt of Chester, VA, Steve Hanhart of Hopewell, VA, Richard H. Lane of Dinwiddie, VA, Sandra L. Bard of Clarion, PA, John A. Lane, Jennifer L. Erpelding of Manteo, NC, Amy L. Lane of Hopewell, VA, Erica M. Burkhart of Manteo, NC and Anna-Marie B. Strawser of Wanchese, NC; twelve great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Roberson. A funeral service will be held at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 11 am. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Bermuda Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Bonnie & Family:
Gladys & Family:

Was very sorry to hear of Aunt Mannies death.
Our prayers are with you and your families.
I especially will remember her as a "giver" and one who "cares" for others.
I will always remember the kind person that she was.

Cecil & Karen king

Posted by: Cecil & Karen King at September 21, 2005 10:49 PM

I lived next to Mary on Jackson Court in Petersburg and remember her with great affection and fond memories.
My prayers go out to her family and my thoughts are with you during this time.
Patricia Saunders Monday

Posted by: Patricia Saunders Monday at September 21, 2005 09:41 AM

Bonnie,
Just wanted to let you know you and your family are in our prayers. May God give you the peace and strength you need as you go this season of your life.
Love,
Dotsy and Olin

Posted by: Olin and Dotsy Davis at September 20, 2005 08:48 AM

Bonnie and Family,

We are sorry for your loss and want you to know that our hearts and prayers are with you at this time.

We realize that your lives will change with Nanny's death, but hold fast to God for He never changes. God is Good, He is Faithful, and He is abounding in Compassion and Mercy.

Our prayer is that there be abundant peace from Heaven surrounding you as you mourn and that Nanny's memory always inspire you to attain dignity and holiness in LIFE.

Lovingly,
The Twilley's
Kevin, Penny, Erin, Joshua, Rachel, Rebekah and Danielle.

Posted by: Kevin & Penny at September 20, 2005 12:26 AM

Bonnie - I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I remember our phone conversation from January very well. I was amazed to hear about what your mother had been able to overcome and continue to do, and about your daily family interactions with her. I'm thinking about you and the family.
Jim

Posted by: Jim Davis at September 19, 2005 09:20 PM