of Shirley, AR
November 1, 1932 - May 22, 2021
Joan Mahaney Allen, born November 1, 1932 moved from the top of Bud Brown Hill to Heaven on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 88.
She was welcomed home by the love of her life, Reedis Allen, her parents, Claude (Bub) and Bulah Mahaney, son-in-law, Rick Mackey, Sr., grandson, Rick Mackey, Jr., sister, Lenois Huggins, brother, Junior Mahaney, and a long line of people she loved.
Joan spent years working at Privitt's Store where she became Granny to most every kid in Shirley. She spent her entire life serving and loving people. Joan and Reedis were property donors and founding members of Full Gospel Tabernacle on Highway 110 where he was the guitar player and she was the song leader.
She leaves to cherish her memory another long line, including four daughters; Lavonne Bradford and James, Nona Vandergriff and Leonard, Melba Mackey and Ronnie, Starla Mackey, bonus daughter/niece, Beverly Trimble, sister, Wanda Danel, 12 grandchildren and their spouses, 23 great grandchildren and their spouses, 7 great-great grandchildren, bonus grand, great, and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, more people that called her Granny than could be counted, and a host of relatives and friends. It will take the entire list to fill her shoes.
If you knew her you loved her, she loved you and prayed for you because she wanted you love Jesus too.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Lute Mountain Cemetery.
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30 Condolence(s)
Hope Spiller
Friday, May 28, 2021
It hurts my heart to know she's gone and you are all feeling it. But in another way we are all comforted knowing she's in heaven. She was an awesome woman of God. â¤â¤
Robin Platukis
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Your loss is Heaven’s gain. Love from my family to yours Nona.
Dana Leason
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Good Bye to a beautiful soul and the BEST NEIGHBOR EVER!
Teresa Fonseca
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Sending prayers and love to this precious family. May our Lord comfort and give you peace in days to come.
Marilyn
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A very sweet lady will be missed. She had a good spirit about her.
Tommy and Judy Collins
Monday, May 24, 2021
To all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was loved by many.
Jerel & Kathleen Brown
Monday, May 24, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for the family. She was such a sweet lady. Have lots of fond and precious memories.
Freda Sowell
Monday, May 24, 2021
Ob how I loved her she is gonna be missed by so many but I have a lot of Precious Memories
Melba Milholland
Monday, May 24, 2021
Praying God will heal your hearts at this time. Sis Joan was a wonderful Christian lady and everyone loved her.
Sheila Mynatt
Monday, May 24, 2021
My heart breaks for those who morn, while it also rejoices for her because she is reaping the rewards of a life well loved. What a lovely example of the Proverbs 31 woman. I am so grateful for the legacy she created and the blessing I have reaped from knowing her and her wonderful daughters. The world needs more people like “granny Joanâ€. {{{HUGS}}} to all her family members who grieve this loss and continued prayers for the difficult days ahead.
Dwight and Pam Davis
Monday, May 24, 2021
Dwight remembers years ago when she lead the song service, said she new how to pep them up!
I have only met her a few times, but the love of God shown thru her. Very sweet lady!!!
Kathy Goode
Monday, May 24, 2021
Melba, Ronnie and family. I wish I could have known Granny. She sounds like an amazing Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I know your family will miss her in the days to come. I am glad you can find such peace in knowing she is with Jesus and others she loved on this earth.
Janet Cates Moore
Monday, May 24, 2021
Dear family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom working at Privitt's store in Shirley. She was always sweet and kind in her quite way. Prayers for all the family.
LeeAnn Pinson
Monday, May 24, 2021
What an impact this woman made on my life, and she barely said a handful of words to me! She didn’t have to speak. It was how she carried herself. It takes an anointed, loving and unselfish person to accept people as they are, and Ms Joan did that. She loved with just her countenance. She was a beautifully gracious woman whom God used to touch so many. She will be remembered and missed dearly.
I love all of the family and you are all in my prayers as you send your momma to be with her truest love...God.
Martina Panel
Monday, May 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for her family. Mercedes and I are so glad we got to meet this sweet lady at church. Rest in peace Joan.
Tracy Cooley
Monday, May 24, 2021
Such a sweet and Godly lady. She will be missed by so many. I have great memories of growing up with the Allen family as our neighbors and going to church with them. Joan and my daddy shared many birthdays together.
Prayers to all of the family. Love you all!
Goldie Cook
Monday, May 24, 2021
I am truly sorry for the loss of this dear lady she will be greatly missed she was one of a kind and greatly loved but she gained her heavenly home forever you will see her again
Jennie Fondren and Ashley Morales
Monday, May 24, 2021
What a day that will be ... Mrs. Allen was ready to see Jesus! We are rejoicing with her while praying for comfort for your hearts. We love you very much!
Janie and Garland Cannon
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Von, Nona, Melba and Starla,
It breaks my heart to see y’all going through losing my sweet Aunt Joan. She was one sweet Godly woman, “she not talked the talk, but she walked her walk with the Lord she served.†I want you to know we’re praying for all the family, that the Lord will wrap His arms around y’all and give you the strength and comfort to get through the days and weeks to come.
We love you,
Janie and Garland
Tina "Olmstead" Neal
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Granny Allen was truly loved by so many. Her love for the Lord left a forever impression on my heart. Sending my love to the whole family. Much love, hugs, & prayers! 💜
Linda Allen
Sunday, May 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends
Linda Allen
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Sorry to hear of Joan passing
I got acquainted when she worked at Privitt's Store. She was a great woman to have known and never met a stranger. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Leslie Nafzger
Sunday, May 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss, I really enjoyed visiting with Mrs. Joan.
Melisha Rodgers
Sunday, May 23, 2021
So very sorry to hear of your family loss. She was a wonderful lady always.
Prayers for your family.
Donald and Gina Holt
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Such wonderful childhood memories of Joan. I know she will be missed.
Judy and Louis Dawson
Sunday, May 23, 2021
So sorry to hear of Joans passing. She was a wonderful lady.
Sarah Bolden
Sunday, May 23, 2021
When I first met Ms, Joan. I knew she was a special lady of God... such a sweet and loving lady.. she will be missed by many just as she was loved by so many... R.I.P. Ms. Joan..
Tina Parker
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Joan was a wonderful and loving lady! I knew her most all of my life and haven't ever known anyone else as dedicated as she was to the Lord, church and her family. She was truly an inspiration to us all! My family and I will miss her dearly but we know she is now where she's wanted to be for so long! I just imagine how her husband was smiling with open arms when she entered her glorious home above. My prayers and love go out to all of her loving family! It was a great pleasure to have Joan as a part of my life! Love her always!
Sandy LaManna
Sunday, May 23, 2021
So loved, treasured and missed Aunt Jo, always in my heart! â¤
Beverly Huggins
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Special and wonderful lady.. Many memories from the old Previtt’s store.. she would always convince my Grandpa us kids needed at least a honey bun and candy bar!! Prayers and love for you all..