Lillie Mae "Lil" Allen

Lillie Mae "Lil" Allen obituary, Cordova, TN

Lillie Mae "Lil" Allen

Lillie Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery on Dec. 21, 2025.
Lil Allen of Cordova passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born in Lutts, Tennessee on February 6, 1935. Her family later moved to Florence, Alabama where she graduated from Central High School. She was a member of Colonial Park United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Romine and Mildred Bevis, husband, Russ Allen, brother Tommy Bevis, and sister, Nina McMurtrey. She is survived by her daughter Debi Crossnine (Mike) and granddaughter, Dena Hathaway (Troy). She is also survived by brothers, Roy Bevis (Myra) and Don Bevis (Linda) and sister, Cathy Oliver.

A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00pm at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be sent to Colonial Park United Methodist Church located at 5330 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 or the charity of your choice.

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December 23, 2025

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December 21, 2025

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December 21, 2025

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Wini Hicks

December 23, 2025

I have many happy memories of a friendship with Lil that dates back to the early '60s. She was a perfect lady and one of the very prettiest women I ever knew. Sympathy to her family and friends in the loss of someone so dear to so many.

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

December 21, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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December 23, 2025

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