MOREHEAD CITY - Susan Lloyd Allen, 67, of Beaufort, NC passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at home.  She is survived by her husband, Lee Parker Allen; her beloved dog, Cassie; her daughters, Melissa Allen Huffstetler of Raleigh and Jennifer Allen McNinch of Southern Shores; her son, John Corey Allen and wife Allison Stolz Allen of Germantown, MD; her mother, Helen Hoxie Tomlinson of Beaufort; and her brother, John Charles Lloyd and wife Robin Presnell Lloyd of Mocksville.  She was additionally blessed with six grandchildren, Jack and Kate Huffstetler; Alasdair, Cullen, and Maggie McNinch; and Dylan Allen.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas Lloyd.

Susan was born December 8, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Louisburg, NC, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Lee. After graduating from the College of Great Falls, Montana, she briefly taught high school English before embracing her true calling as mother.  She loved her church, and this passion was evident through her deep level of involvement.  At Hayes Barton United Methodist in Raleigh, Susan started the Martha Ministry, served as a Stephen Minister, was a long-time member of the Seekers Class, and sang in the Chapel Choir.  At Ann Street United Methodist in Beaufort, she was most recently President of the United Methodist Women and sang in the Martin Choir.  She was the heart and soul of her family and well-loved by all those who had the privilege to know her.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A celebration of Susan’s life will take place on Friday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort.  A reception will be held immediately following the service in the Eure Building.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ann Street United Methodist Church, 417 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 and will be used to support programs important to Susan.

Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. of Morehead City. Access online obituary and internet condolences through www.brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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