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Obituary: Allene McClendon, 86, member, Columbia Baptist

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Mrs. McClendon was a member of a highly respected family. She will be remembered for her service in leading businesses from Columbia's past days

Allene Willis McClendon, 86, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 4:18amCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia.

The funeral service will be Friday, March 28, 2008, at 2:00pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Johnson officiating.



She was the daughter of the late William Edwin and Sally Dohoney Willis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. McClendon, on November 27, 1989; by her daughter, Ann Willis McClendon, on May 31, 1978; and by her brother, W.E. Willis, on December 14, 1999.

She is survived by the following:
  • One sister in law: Ruth I. Lee and family of Harrisonburg, VA

  • Several cousins, including Mildred Hodges, Dimple Howell, and Ina Jean Willis, all of Columbia, KY; and Margaret Miller and Nancy Sutton, Monroe, LA

  • A very special friend: Bertha Goodin, Columbia, KY
She was employed at several highly regarded Columbia firms over a period of years, including Lloyd's Drug Store, Marshall's Variety Store, Paul Young's Sales & Service, and, and, as well, was receptionist for Dr. Damon E. Allen. She was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church.

Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 12 noon CT, Friday, March 28, 2008, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY.

Expressions of sympathy may be a memorial gift to Columbia Baptist Church or Lindsey Wilson College and may be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was made possible through the support of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, established in 1926, located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia. To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone 270-384-2149, or E-mail: grissomfuneralhome@alltel.net. Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.

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