Nancy Allen

Nancy Jane Allen, 65 of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday Dec. 6, 2015 after a lingering illness. Born May 26, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ottie W. and Jane M. Allen of Ferguson, NC. She is survived by three sisters, Sharon Noyes and husband David of Hickory, Hope Allen of Hickory, Denise Collins and husband Ronnie of Siler City; two brothers, Duane and Tommy Allen of Ferguson; nephews, David A. , Daniel and wife Carla, Samuel and wife Suzanne, John Noyes, Matthew Collins, Jacob Collins and wife Rosanna; two grand nieces, Emerson and Genevieve; maternal aunt, Jessie M. Allen and numerous cousins. From her youth, Nancy wanted to be a teacher. She graduated in 1972 from Lenoir Rhyne College. She was dedicated to the Lord and served him for 40 years as a teacher in three Christian schools in Bristol, TN, Asheville, NC and the last 28 years at Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory. She was an active and faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Although, she never married, nor had children, she nurtured her nephews and students with love and guidance, laughter and encouragement. She was active in her church and school by keeping the TCS scoreboard and clock for their games. She was a Sunday school teacher and was always willing to serve wherever needed in her church and school. She was an avid Duke Blue Devil fan and an Avon Saleslady. She was devoted to her family and guardian to her sister Hope. She will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched. The funeral will be 3:00pm Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Hooks officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Allen Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 pm Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Christian School at 1225 29th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Allen family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.