Mary Lawrence Allen

Birth date: Aug 18, 1932 Death date: Jan 28, 2017

Mary Lawrence Allen, 84, passed into glory surrounded by her loving family on January 28,2017. Born in Lookout Mountain, TN, she would spend a happy childhood with devoted parents and sister in Webster Groves, MO. Life took a left Read Obituary

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Shari Black

446w ago

Dear Allen Family:I just learned of Mary Lawrence’s going to heaven. She was a lovely lady in every way. She truly blessed my life. You are all in my prayers during this time of sorrow. Blessings, Shari Black.

Laura Weston

454w ago

My mother Louise Parrish George will miss your company ! I love hearing all the Vanderbilt stories!

Memorial Park

454w ago

Your Light Shines was purchased for the family of Mary Lawrence Allen.

Patsy Dougherty

454w ago

I was privileged to attend Mary Lawrence’s Prayer group last year. We met on the second Tuesday of the month in the prayer room at second. Mary Lawrence led each meeting with a themed bible verse with a key phrase or thought. We sang an appropriate hymn and then began a brief exercise in turning the message of the devotional into a drawing. She provided colored pencils/sharpies to help with our expressions. Lastly, we went around the room and shared what our pictures meant relative to the devotional theme. Like every good teacher she offered suggestions to get our minds working in a pictorial venue. I so enjoyed this time with Mary Lawrence and those in attendance. I’ve kept all my “much to be desired’ art work….but more importantly I’ve kept Mary Lawrence’s spirit in my treasured memory bank. She gave so much. On one occasion late last year she offered a collection of bible verses which a friend of hers had given to her over the years. These were carefully scripted/written out by her friend and pressed on card stock. My verse was 2 Peter 1:3….His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. I thank Mary Lawrence for her teaching and expanding my knowledge of Him. Patsy Dougherty, Member of Second Presbyterian Church.

Memorial Park

454w ago

Sweet Tenderness was purchased for the family of Mary Lawrence Allen.

Sarah Bynum

454w ago

It was just about five months ago that we honored an incredible volunteer, Mary Lawrence Allen. As a 50-year Society volunteer and a 7-time cancer survivor, she faced each challenge with perseverance, patience and resolve. Mary Lawrence used her cancer experiences to shape her life’s work and we will forever be inspired by her warmth, grace and strength. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e15–EYWOESincerely, Your American Cancer Society staff and volunteers

Ellen Smith

454w ago

Oh, Mary Lawrence, what a memory we had when you decided you wanted to take your granddaughters to the American Girl Doll Museum in Chicago. How gracious you were to invite me as well as Debbie and Caitlyn. For we 3 our journey started in Knoxville, to Nashville and then to Chicago where we were to meet up with you, your daughters-in-law and the little girls. What a nightmare you had with Amtrak from standing on the platform in Memphis to delay after delay along the way. You had a wonderful itinerary which the 3 of us got to implement going to the miniatures exhibit at the Museum of Art but the rest of you did not.. We all remember the story-your arriving just in time for tea but just about an hour or so later Amtrak insisted you must return to train and did not offer any remuneration. I would have been fit to be tied, but you remained your usual “cool” self with that beautiful smile for your little girls. Those grandchildren have so many memories of your sweet nature. You will be missed by many but your legacy is obvious.

Jeff's Servicenow Family

454w ago

Jeff’s ServiceNow family purchased the Basket Full of Wishes for the family of Mary Lawrence Allen.

Memorial Park

454w ago

Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Mary Lawrence Allen.

Linda Mesirow

454w ago

My favorite thing about Aunt Mary Lawrence was her constant smile!!

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