Blanche Allen Obituary
Four Oaks, NC, Mrs. Carol Blanche Thompson Allen, age 71, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Burial will follow in the Allen-Parker Family Cemetery on Juniper Church Road, Four Oaks, NC.
Blanche was born in Harnett County on September 4, 1953 to the late Sanford and Sarah Mae Parks Thompson. She retired as a secretary with Flander’s in Smithfield, NC. Blanche also enjoyed selling AVON and Home Interiors. She loved cooking, spending time with her friends and family and grand dogs. Blanche was a member of Unity Advent Christian Church, Four Oaks, NC.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Allen; children, Carius Allen and wife, Kim; all of Four Oaks, NC, and Melissa Allen and special friend, Richard Norris of Dunn, NC; sister-in-law, Linda Hardee; nephew, Lee Madison; great-nephew, Brandon Madison and wife, Lizzy all of Four Oaks, NC; six grand dogs, Tucker, Ryder, Maleena, Malani, Maneli, and Mia Pearl.
The family will receive friends from 12:45PM-1:45PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 prior to the service at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcomed, and the family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.
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