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Teddy Allen Obituary
Greenville
Teddy D. Allen, 79, lost her battle with cancer and passed away at her home on March 3, 2015.
She was a native of Greenville where she attended Carolina High School and North Greenville University. Teddy began her career at Bellsouth as an operator and retired after more than 30 years as a manager in the headquarters organization.
Teddy will be remembered as an elegant lady, always with a warm smile and a generous heart. She loved her home and homemaking, especially decorating and gardening. She also enjoyed golf, tennis, bridge and simply being with her family. Most important was her faith in Christ and her dedication to Fellowship Bible Church, where she was a long-time active member.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years Bill Allen; her sons John DeCarlis and wife, Kim, of Menlo Park, CA; and David DeCarlis and wife, Tiffany of Greenville; her sister Dottie Ayers of Greenville and her brother Doyle Dyer and his wife, Francine of Easley, SC.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Mackey Mortuary on Saturday, March 7, 2015, with Pastor Chuck Hartman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:45 PM Saturday, prior to the service at the mortuary.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park immediately following the service.
Teddy was deeply dedicated to the teaching ministry of her church. In lieu of flowers, her family respectfully asks that donations be made in her honor to Fellowship Bible Church at 115 Buist Avenue, Greenville, SC 29609.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mackeymortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Teddy Allen
M Smedley
March 6, 2015
May the God of comfort be with your family at this time of sorrow in the loss your loved one.
scott layton
March 6, 2015
I am so sad to hear about the loss of your Mother. my thoughts and prayers of comfort are with each of you during this difficult time.
Jan Hopkins
March 6, 2015
David, your mom was a wonderful person and I believe her greatest joy was being a mom to you and your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brenda Portwood Long
March 5, 2015
Bill, so sorry to read of Teddy's passing. I'm sure she fought to the end. I enjoyed her so much as one of my supervisors. I appreciated her bright smile and kindness. My prayers are with you and the family.
March 5, 2015
My sweet friend, Teddy..It is with a very sad heart that I write this note to your family..Bob and I are so very sorry to hear of Teddy's fight with cancer. I do know she was a true woman of faith and loved our Lord. She is free now and I can see her beautiful smile now in the Presence of her Jesus. Dying is easy, it is the leaving that is so hard!! Prayers going up for all of you. Love and hugs to all of her family. Jean Dawson
March 5, 2015
Terry was always a joy to talk to at the Dine arounds and all the Golden Boy
events. We will miss her warm smile and sweet personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill.
Tom and Sharon Wirth
Laney Huff
March 5, 2015
Bill, Derrell and I were very sorry to hear about Teddy's passing. May God's loving embrace carry you and your family through this difficult time.
March 5, 2015
Dottie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Teddy's family. God will hold you close and firmly. Betty Jo Parkins
Brian Powers
March 4, 2015
Teddy was a wonderful Lady! She had a great smile and was the sweetest person you could ever meet. She will be missed by my wife and I!
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