Barbara Jean Brown Allen, 71, was born on September 7, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia. She passed away on May 22, 2020 in a local health facility.
She was a graduate of Howard High School class of 1966. She was formerly employed at United Steele and Wire.
Barbara Jean is the mother of twins Phyllis and Philip Brown. She had a real zest for life. She loved to dance and sing. She had a beautiful voice. No music was needed for God gave her a melody from His anointing. Barbara loved her twins dearly. “Pretty Gurl”, was what she was lovingly called. Although our hearts are heavy, we know you will always be with us in spirit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fulton Hill, Jr.
Barbara is survived her twins, Phyllis and Philip Brown; father of her twins, Alonza Anderson; six grandchildren, Ta’Neisha, Antonio, Nikko, Tony, Tameeka, and Terrance; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; Faye, Melanie, and Boosie Burks, Sharon McDonald and family, Stacy West, Kadereas Giles and family; a host of other family and friends. A private service will be held.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.