Margaret Cope Allen, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her home.
She was born Nov. 25, 1942 in Dalton, a daughter of the late William Henry and Thelma Jackson Cope. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Winston Allen, and brother, Jimmy Cope.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Ted Allen of Tennga, GA, Tim and Nancy Allen of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Chad Allen of Tennga, GA, Cody Allen of Chattanooga, TN, Haley Allen of Dalton, GA, great-grandchildren, Adrian, Sylas, Max; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Cline and Russel Chapman, Sharon and Gary Fowler of Dalton, GA; sister-in-law, Amelia Cope of Chatsworth, GA; special nieces, Jill Harrison, Jenny Womac, Hannah Fowler; special great-nephews, Tyler McKee, Taylor McKee, Brandon Harrison, Coby Womac, Kamden Womac; and aunts and uncle, Maxine Bryson of Nickelsville, GA, Alma Long of Cedartown, GA, Eugene and Andree Cope of Huntsville, GA.
Graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Margaret Cope Allen will be held Thursday, April 8, at 12:30 p.m. from the Dawn Rest Cemetery with Reverend David Eaton officiating.
Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002.