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Frances Allen Obituary

BURLINGTON - Frances Jacklyn Allen, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at the Hospice Home.
She was born in Guilford County and was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary Davis Allen. She retired from Ametek and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Ford of Graham and Patricia (Randy) Blanton-Patteson of Burlington; stepdaughter, Barbara Ann Nichols of Florida; stepson, Terry (Barbara) Sessoms of Greensboro; grandchildren, Kevin (Abby) Blanton, Brian (Meredith) Blanton, Amy (Michael) Lombardo; great- grandchildren, Emma, Charlotte, Meghan, Mikey and Kaleigh; and a sister, Colleen (Bob) Vaughn of High Point.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert "Robbie" Leon Sessoms; parents; and a brother, Thurman Allen.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel by Pastor Ron Jones. The family will receive friends following the graveside service and at other times at the residence.
The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, especially Peggy, Phoebe, Olivia and Rosa, for taking such good care of Ms. Allen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2014.
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I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. She was a dear and sweet lady. I enjoyed being her hair dresser for many years. She was a very pleasant lady to be around. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Marie Smith

August 22, 2014

May the precious memories of your loved one be a comfort for you today and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow. Kember Jesus teachings, he said,'they willcome out of their tombs when they hear my voice callng." What a wonderful time that will be.
Robynn

August 20, 2014

Sweet lady, that all that came around would be taken care of, she made all feel welcome. Dennis and Rita

August 19, 2014

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