Edna Allen: Loris

1939 – 2021

     Edna Allen of Loris passed away Friday evening, Jan. 22, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 81.

     Mrs. Allen was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Marvin and Gladys Stevens Norton.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Odell Allen, Jr.

     Along with her husband, she was a founder of Allen’s Scrap Metal.

     Survivors include two sons, Danny R. Allen of Galivants Ferry and Mitchell W. Allen of Loris; three sisters, Faye Cooper, Betty Johnson, and Eloise Caulder, all of Loris; three brothers, Larry Norton and Billy Norton both of Loris and Buddy Norton, of Richmond, Virginia; two grandsons; and four great grandchildren.

     Graveside services were planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Robert Lewis and Rev. Mark Hughes officiating.

     Family planned to receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside.

     Memorials may be sent to the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o 263 Holly View Lane, Loris, SC 29569 or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 93, Loris, SC 29569.

     A guest register is available here.