Lola Marie Huggins Allen, age 51, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Children of God Ministries COGIC where she served faithfully until her passing. She was a Knox County Schools retiree. She is preceded in death by her father Albert Lee Huggins. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 15 years, Alphonso J. Allen; daughter, Sydney E. Allen; son, Jarvis D. Allen; mother, Alice Craig Huggins; three sisters, Deborah H. (Kenneth) Taylor, Alice H. (James) Allen and Doretha H. Holmes; twelve nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Children of God Ministries COGIC, 309 Deaderick Avenue, with the funeral to follow at 1:00 PM, Superintendent Phillip Hamilton, Sr., officiating. The final resting place will be at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery,2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, Lola has requested donations may be made to an educational GoFundMe account at www.GoFundMe.com/EducateSydney/ for her daughter Sydney.
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Alphonso, Sydney & family,
Janice and I want to say how sorrow we are to hear about Lola’s passing. Gain comfort in knowing that you will see her again and cherish the memories you had with her. May God bless and comfort each and every one of you.
Roger and Janice
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Holding you close to our hearts, knowing Jesus will give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time.
Holding you dear to our hearts, knowing Jesus will give you the strength to get through your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy to Alice Allen and family during your time of sorrow. Prayers for husband Alphonso and precious daughter Sydney and all who will miss her. We are thankful to Lola for serving at Ridgebrook Alliance events and her smiling face. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8. Love Ridgebrook Ministry Alliance Family
May God be with the Allen family and comfort them at this time
God Bless
Ethel Jones, Chattanooga, TN