Louise "Tootie" Allison

Gaffney, SC - - Essie Louise "Tootie" Allison, 86, formerly of 308 11th Street, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Viva Senior Living.

Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Grady R. Allison and Elsie Teague Allison and step-daughter of the late Laura Wyatt Allison.  She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, attended USC and Spartanburg Technical College, retired from Hoechst Celanese, and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

She is survived by a brother, Ray Allison (Sandra) of Gaffney; a sister-in-law, Beverly Allison of Gaffney; extended family members, Ronnie Wyatt (Cindy), Lois Bullock and Sandra Cole, all of Gaffney; numerous nieces and nephews; a life-long friend, Brenda Cashion of Gaffney.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley A. Owens and Sybil Greene and a brother, Charles "Dickie" Allison.

Per her request, no services are scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC