Marjorie Patterson Allen

Marjorie Patterson Allen, age 97 of Pisgah, AL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Cloverdale Nursing Home. Private Services will be held at a later date. Kerby Funeral Home Directing, www.kerbyfuneralhome.com. Nana" In loving memory: 1928 - 2025 She came into this world in nineteen and twenty-eight When dust rose high and fortunes fell- During the Great Depression. Her father lost his store, she'd tell She rode her horse to school most days, But when she walked, it was cold and uphill both ways. A girl who'd study to become a nurse To go to college, a family first Through wars and marches, cures and change, The world we live in today must seem so strange. From horse and buggy, marbles and jacks To internet, cell phones, electric cars, and Big Macs Every Sunday, her house was full of family and friends- -after church we would pool We always knew we were in for a treat From the gravy, rolls, okra, and apple pies we would eat She didn't speak "I love you" much But we could see it in her eyes, when her upper lip she would touch. She found comfort in writing and poetry We'd gather around as she read so eloquently Her money she'd hide in freezer foil Or pin safely beneath her waist. As if the world could still be lost- And she'd be ready just in case. She lived through a tornado that stole her possessions. Yet out of ruin, she stood with progression. We knew she'd never be quite the same, But still she moved forward, not forgetting the pain Several more times, she would come back from a trial-- Her bravery and strength were undeniable. Seeing her great-grands always curated a smile A brown bag full of gifts was her favorite style. As the years passed and age took her gait She was content to visit with family but "no roommate!" Time moved on and she remembered less, But liked her lipstick and did not want her hair a mess She never looked old--few wrinkles, no gray She giggled when no one could guess her age, Ninety-seven years of light Of poems and gardens and silent night She certainly left a legacy Without her, there would be no you and me. Survived by Sons: Jimmie Allen (Jill) Dennis Allen (Linda) Daughter: Martha Shelton Brother: Donald Patterson Sister: Alta Hughes Grandchildren: Barbra Kilgore, Holly Beard, Mandy Allen Bell, john Allen 10 Great Grandchildren 2 Great Great Grandchildren Preceded in Death by Husband: Jessie Allen Parents: Albert and Lila D. Patterson Sister: Elaine Allison Brother: D I Patterson

Marjorie Patterson Allen

April 9, 1928 - November 6, 2025