Marlene Allen

Gaffney, SC - - Marlene Blackwell Allen, 61, of 3111 Union Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Ricky Jonas Allen and daughter of the late Albert Blackwell and Betty Smart Blackwell.  She loved her family and attended Silica Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Ricky Wayne Allen and Joseph Wayne Allen (Harley Manning), both of Gaffney; a daughter, Crystal "Sissy" Allen of Gaffney; a brother, Jeffrey "Red" Wayne Blackwell (Sue Ramsey) of Gaffney; a sister, Wanda Blackwell (Charlie) of Gaffney; four grandchildren, Makayla Allen, Katlyn Allen, Jamya Wilson and Roger Moore; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until 4:00PM on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Silica Springs Baptist Church.  Memorial services will follow at 4:00PM at the Church with Dr. Billy Elder officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Silica Springs Baptist Church, 2032 Pacolet Highway, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at the home of Crystal Allen, 112 Say Street, Gaffney, SC 29340.

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

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC