Edith Sue Prichard Allen

April 17, 1928 - January 3, 2009

Obituary

Mrs. Edith Sue Prichard Allen, daughter of the late William Odie and Seney Elizabeth Cain Prichard died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the family residence at the age of 80 years 8 months and 17 days. She was born in Lunsford, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and a member of the Stone Street Church of Christ in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Rae Allen, one sister; 6 brothers and her parents. Survivors include his husband of 65 years, Harold Allen; two daughters, Beverly (Ward) Allen of Jonesboro and Gail Allen Brooks of Trumann; one sister, Wilta Pennington of St. Louis, MO; two grandchildren, Darlene and Barry Avery and Steven Allen Poyner; and one great-grandchild, Matthew Avery. Funeral services will be Tuesday evening at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Dick Blackford officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Wade Martin, Jerry Gilbert, Jeremy Chaffin, Phil Cullison, Steve Stoker and Frankie Prichard. Honorary pallbearer will be Roger Boling &Henry Prichard. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"my condolences goes out to tha family of mrs allen, she was a very sweet lady and will be missed dearly by all that knew her , i was a caretaker for her daugter vicki..god bless the allen family............

martha mitchusson gard, trumann ark

January 16, 2009

"Beverly, Darlene and family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Freeman, Jonesboro

January 6, 2009

"Harold, Beverly, Gail, and Darlene,We know that you will miss Edith so very much, and so will we. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.In Christian love,Nola and Leon

Nola & Leon Christenberry ,

January 6, 2009

"Darlene, Bev, Harold, and Gail -my prayers and thoughts are with you --a very special lady that holds a dear place in my heart -as do all of you. All my love, Carmen

Carmen Chamberlain, Jonesboro

January 6, 2009

"GAIL,WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM.YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

HOLLY DEVER& BEVERLY FOWLER, sedgwick., AR

January 5, 2009

Jimmy and Dorris Carter, Harrisburg,

January 5, 2009

herbert jones, paragould, ar

January 5, 2009

"Beverly, sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Kathy (Gipson) Murray, Topeka, Kansas

January 5, 2009

"Beverly & Darlene, I am so sorry for the loss of you Mother and Grandmother. I know how hard it is to let go of our parents. My Mom passed away Christmas Eve and with time and memories we will find comfort knowing they are with the Lord. My prayers are with you. Your friend, Patsy Bullock.

Patsy Bullock, Trumann, AR

January 5, 2009

"We will miss our dear friend.

James&AllamaeEzell, Jonesboro, AR

January 5, 2009

"Beverly,My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Marge Ratliff, Jonesboro, AR

January 4, 2009

"Gail, my sympathy to you and your family. I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very sweet lady.

Debbie Martin, Little Rock, Ar

January 4, 2009

"Our deepest sympathies go to our family in Trumann. My father, Del Allen, brother of Harold, is sick and will be unable to attend the funeral. Our prayers will be with them and we will remember Aunt Edith with much love and affection.The Del Allen Family

Janet Allen McLaughlin, Hialeah, Florida

January 4, 2009

"Gail and family.. would just like to express my deepest sympathies to you and the family during this time. I will be thinking of you.Linda Dix

Linda Dix, Bay, AR

January 4, 2009

"Dear Gail, Beverly, Mr. Allen...I'm so very sorry to hear that you lost your dear, sweet mom, wife.i have such fond memories of all the time i spent with your family when we were growing up.i love you all.Sandra

sandra whitmire, trumann

January 4, 2009