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Doris Allen Obituary
CLEMSON, SC - Doris Tarvin Allen, 77, passed peacefully after a short illness on February 14, 2013.
She was the loving wife of Dr. Joe F. Allen for 57 years, and a resident of Clemson, SC, for 49 years.
She was predeceased by her parents, Walt and Ruby Tarvin, of Rocky Face, GA. Doris loved and appreciated her children, Debby Brackett (Bob) and R. Trent Allen (Ginger), and her grandchildren Robert (Kaley) and Jeremy Allen, and Luke (Jessica), Daniel, and Winona Brackett. She is also survived by a brother, Gene Tarvin, of Rocky Face, GA.
Loved and admired by her large extended family and many friends, Doris was a noted needleworker and instructor who conducted workshops nearby and across the country from New York to Salt Lake City. She and her son, Trent, opened Allens' Creations Frame and Art Gallery in Clemson in 1976.
Doris and Joe "adopted" many students over the years as active members of First Baptist Church of Clemson. They were named Danforth Associates for "humanizing the educational experience" due to their work with Clemson University students.
She loved to travel across the USA and beyond, visiting all 50 states. Highlights of her travels included taking each grandchild on a "dinosaur -hunting" trip for his/her 10th birthday, snow skiing, and "canyon-hopping" , especially in southern Utah.
Doris graduated from WestSide High School in Villanow, GA, and played on the state championship basketball team in1957. She attended Berry College, where she met Joe and "the rest is history," forming a life filled with wonderful family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 P. M. at Clemson First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central and also from 1:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. Sunday at Clemson First Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed on line at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Allen
Bambra Woodall
February 10, 2025
It is with the fondest of memories when I think of Doris. She was inspiration to me and I’ll always count my self as blessed to have known her.❤
Nancy Fisher
February 8, 2021
AS the years go by, I find myself wishing I could "talk to Doris about it". She was such an inspiration to me and got me through some very trying years and situations.
Patricia Collins
February 18, 2013
Trent and Ginger, My family and I send our sympathy on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Pat Collins
February 17, 2013
Dear friends, Our love, thoughts, and prayers ascend in your behalf during this monumental time of loss. Love from Fred and Pat Maddox
Dwaine & Lucy Eubanks
February 17, 2013
Joe and family-
We send our love and sympathy for your loss. Such a talented and gracious lady, gone too suddenly and soon.
Bruce Yandle
February 17, 2013
Joe and family members, Dot and I are thinking of you and the countless acts of kindness and good will Doris brought to our community. She lived a wonderful life, and her good will lives on.
Bruce and Dot Yandle
Cindy Elder
February 17, 2013
Ginger and Trent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you.
John Rainey
February 16, 2013
Dr. Allen,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You and your wife's contributions in making BSU and FBCC students feel at home at Clemson will be remembered.
Dave Dunn
February 16, 2013
Joe and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We pray that you will be comforted in your memories and in knowing that you have all made such a difference in so many lives. We love you.
Lynn Deanhardt
February 16, 2013
Dr. Allen, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this time. Your are in our prayers.
Lucretia Myers
February 16, 2013
Trent,
Thinking of you and Ginger during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Robert Gammon
February 16, 2013
Joe: Susan and I are praying for you and your family in the death of Doris. Truly, she was a behijd the scenes servant at FBCC an in the community. May the peace of Christ be with you as you
Erin Deanhardt Raffield
February 16, 2013
Dr. Allen I am so sorry to hear about your wife's passing. I have fond memories of you and your wife during my time at Clemson. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
February 16, 2013
Trent & Family - Just wanted to let you know that you all have been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I shall mourn the loss of this most special and precious lady! I have the fondest memories of her and will keep them forever as I'm sure you all will, too! May God bless and keep you all. Peace be with you.
Fondly, Bambra Woodall
Timothy Gregory
February 16, 2013
Joe & Gene and Family I am so sorry to see this news of our lost loved one. My prayers are with you as I know that the peace that surpasses all understanding will enter you all at this time. Blessings and precious memories to all.
February 15, 2013
Joe & family.We are so sorry to hear about Doris ,May God Bless
You during this time,will miss her joy of life,but we know she is in Gods care with no pain .God Bless
Wendell & Betty Sanford Dalton Ga
GIna & Mark Chapman
February 15, 2013
Joe, Trent and family our sincere sympathy to you all during this time. Doris was a wonderful person to work with over the years and was always kind to me. I will miss her and will continue to pray for you all. God bless your family.
Kathy McGee
February 15, 2013
Trent and family, I am so sorry to read this; May fond memories help to ease the grief you are feeling. Fondly.
Shirley Gordon
February 15, 2013
i'm sorry to hear about this and i will love u from the time i was born till i see u again one day With love from John Gordon Shirley Gordon and Dale Jackson
February 15, 2013
Joe,Debbie and Trent so sorry about Doris.
She was alway good to me.We will be praying for the family.
Sue Tarvin Floyd
Nancy Fisher
February 15, 2013
I am going to miss Doris in my life. She has been a generous and gracious employer as well as a teacher and friend. My sincere sympathies go out to her loving family and church friends. May she rest in the loving arms of God.
Darryl DesMarteau
February 15, 2013
Dear Joe and family,
We were very surprised to hear of Doris' passing. We had no idea she was ill and it was so enjoyable to see her at our 50th Wedding Anniversary last September. It was our good fortubne to know her these past 30 years and we know how much she will be missed. We are sorry we will be unable to express our condolances in person because we are in Florida.
Sincerely,
Darryl and Genie DesMarteau
February 15, 2013
Our prayers are with you all.
Betti Anne, Mandi, Kevin and Walker Allen
Kelli Frazier-Moore
February 15, 2013
Trent I am so sorry for your loss. Know that God's grace will get you through the coming days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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