Jean Harlowe "Horne" Allen

Jean Harlowe "Horne" Allen obituary

Jean Harlowe "Horne" Allen

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Jean Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beach River Funeral Home on Aug. 18, 2025.

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"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, It is well with my soul."

Jean Harlowe Horen Allen, retired educator, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving daughter and family. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late Jesse Horne and the late Mary E. Battle Horne and was the wife of the late Charles Heard Allen.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Beach Funeral Home Chapel.

Jean leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Kathryn A. Smith (Franklin, Jr.); two grandchildren, Franklin Smith, III and Kayla Jean Smite; one great granddaughter, Jire Smith; one god-daughter, Lynn Irby Hill and a host of extended family and loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Jean's favorite charity: Hospice Care Charity, Inc., Post Office Box 1928, Lexington, South Carolina 29071

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Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Beach Funeral Home Chapel

310 E. Grice Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Beach River Funeral Home