SUSAN HOSKINS ALLEN
CLINTON, TN


Susan Hoskins Allen, age 74, of Clinton, TN passed away on July 13, 2015. She was an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton and was a long time employee of both Maryville College and the University of Tennessee. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Maryville College. Susan was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother who cherished life and time with her family, friends and pets. She was an avid UT and Washington Redskins fan and had a passion for working crossword and jigsaw puzzles and reading. In addition she was an accomplished musician, playing both the piano and organ at several different churches.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Gomer D. and Katherine B. Hoskins; husbands, Carl F. Allen, Jr. and Stephen Whitehead; a very special companion, John Sadler; and brother, Gomer D. Hoskins, Jr. Survivors include daughter, Margret M. (Peggy) Gore and husband Paul; sons, Carl F. (Chuck) Allen, III and Joseph G. Allen; grandson Daniel J. Gore; great-grandson Rayden Gore; sister, Martha H. Frye and husband Wilbur; brother, Clyde B. Hoskins and wife, Jeanette; nephews and nieces, Davis D. Hoskins, Cynthia L. Hoskins, Thomas W. Frye, John D. Frye, Katherine M. Hoskins, Eileena B. Hoskins and Marielle V. Hoskins. Also dear friends, Martha Hess and Diane and Bryant Ellis.
The family will receive friends at St. Mark United Methodist Church on July 16, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:30 immediately followed by a celebration of Susan's life beginning at 6:30. Memorial donations may be made to the General Fund of St Mark United Methodist Church, 252 Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com