Eva Mae Hill Allen, age 88, of Sautee and formerly of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Friendship Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Born in Habersham County on May 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Edward Guy and Essie Lavada Sosebee Hill. Ms. Allen was a seamstress and of the Baptist faith. One of her most favorite past times was gardening. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Allen; daughter, Ozelle English Segers and brother, E. J. Hill.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Lavada & Bobby Warren of Demorest, Gail & Golden Barron of Sautee and Linda & Phil Garrison of Sevierville, TN; also surviving are nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services are 2:00 pm Monday, April 5, 2010, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Harris officiating. All friends and family are requested to meet at the cemetery at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite animal shelter.
The family would like to express special thanks to granddaughter, Janet Pinson, for her loving care of Mrs. Allen.
An online guest register is available at
www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.
