Mary Carol Allen (3-11-11)

ATHENS – Mary Carol Allen, 71, died Friday, March 11, 2011.

A native of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the last Isabelle and Roy Carnes and Walter Collins. She was a member of Joy Baptist Church in Hull and truly loved the Lord.

Survivors include five sons, Mark Allen, Hull, Matthew Allen (Debbie), Mitchell Allen (Sally), Michael Allen (Heather) and Marty Allen (Stacey), all of Athens; grandchildren, Casey Allen (Brandon) Hayes, Brook Allen, Chad Allen, Heather Allen, Gavin Allen and Colin Allen; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Allen.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, from the funeral home with Pastor Shanon Hayes officiating. Burial was in the old Calvary Cemetery on the corner of Harve Mathis and Hwy. 29.

Memorial contributions may be made to Athens Community Council on Aging Meals on Wheels program.

Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.