Birth Date: 11/13/1944
Deceased Date: 07/22/2019
Marjorie Marie Mitchell Allen was born November 13, 1944, in Smithfield, N.C. She was the fourth of five children born to Willie Melvin and Maizie Tomlinson Mitchell. She was married to Rev. Ervis Eugene Allen who died April 12, 2008.
Marjorie was a 1963 graduate of Johnston County Training School, Smithfield, N.C. she attended North Carolina college, Durham, N. C., and later enrolled at Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. and graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Psychology. She has done further studies toward a master’s degree at Capella University.
Marjorie retired from the Governor’s Crime Commission in the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety in 2003 and worked as a substitute teacher with the Johnston County School System until April 2019.
Marjorie was a member of the Johnston County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc; the NAUW (National Association of University Women, Inc.) and a member of First Baptist Church, Smithfield, N.C. where she was a member of the Senior Choir.
She leaves to keep the memory and warmth of her life close to their hearts, her siblings: John M. Mitchell, Savannah, GA, Charles D. (Valgean) Mitchell, Cary, N.C., Barbara (Wellington) Breeden, Fort Worth, TX, aunt, Rochelle Sanders, Raleigh, N.C., nephews: Jeffery (Tina) Mitchell, Gary Mitchell, Marco Mitchell and Michael (Clarissa) Mitchell; all of Maryland, Charles D. (Sherri) Mitchell, Jr., Phoenix, AZ, niece: Diana Mitchell, Durham, N.C. and a host of great-nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Acknowledgment
The family of Marjorie Allen wishes to acknowledgment all acts of kindness extended to as in our time of bereavement. A special thank you to cousins Vertna Devine and Degantus Ann Tomlinson for your thoughtfulness and support during this time of need. Also, to her church family for their prayers, offerings, and support. We are grateful for the services from SECU Hospice House. May God bless you richly.
Pall Bearers
Nephews and Cousins
Floral Bearers
Women of Johnston County Chapter of
Delta Sigma Thela Sorority, Inc.
Repast
Immediately following the interment, the family will receive friends at the church.
Visitation:
Friday, July 26
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
First Missionary Baptist Church
403 Caswell St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Funeral Service:
Friday, July 26, 2019
12:00 PM
First Missionary Baptist Church
403 Caswell St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Interment:
Friday, July 26, 2019
Sunset
Smithfield, NC 27577
Condolences may be sent to www.rlsandersfuneralhome.net
