Retha Virginia Bailey Allen

Retha Virginia Bailey Allen, age 88, widow of Fred R. Allen, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002. Born in Bentonville, VA she settled in Hampton with her husband in 1956 after he retired from the Air Force. Mrs. Allen was a member of Worsham Baptist Church and lived her life as a Christian woman dedicated to taking care of her family. Survivors: Children: Joan Nitz of Marianna, FL; Martha Zastowny of Hampton, VA; John Allen of Greeneville,TN; Jack Allen of Daytona Beach, FL Eight grandchildren Ten great-grandchildren Funeral service 2 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Carr and Rev. Dan Palmer officiating Interment will follow in Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)