Martha Moore Allen, of Emporia, VA., born July 13, 1937 in Greensville County to the late James Bryant Moore and Virginia Ruth Stainback, passed away on February 17, 2023. Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Milton Eugene Allen, Sr.
Martha was a longtime member of Main Street Baptist Church. She graduated from Greensville County High School in 1955 and retired from the Greensville County School Board Office after 34 years of employment as an Administrative Assistant in 2002.
Martha is survived by a son; Milton Eugene “Mickey” Allen, Jr., and his wife Pamela Newsome Allen, grandchildren; Kevin Blake Allen and wife Loren Taylor Allen of Jarratt, Nicholas Eugene Allen and special friend Courtney Lewis of Brodnax, Crystal Lynn Carpenter of Emporia, Katelyn Dawn Malone of Norfolk, Stephen Tyler Malone of Bossier City, Louisiana., great-grandchildren; Bryson Blake Allen, Macy Rain Allen, sisters; Peggy Blankenship of Emporia, Helen Rose of Richmond, Shirley Lamm of Richmond, a special nephew; Ted Rose and wife Melinda of Harrisonburg, and two special nieces; Ginger L. Hawthorne of Richmond, Candy L. Harrison and husband Billy of Chesapeake.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Echols Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 2:00 P.M. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Main Street Baptist Church, 440 S. Main Street, Emporia, VA., 23847.
Online condolences may be made at www.echolsfuneralhome.com
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