Lena Hobson Allen

Published 9:50 am Monday, January 13, 2025

Mrs. Lena Hobson Allen, 89, formerly of Blue Bird Lane, Mocksville, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1935 in Yadkin County, to the late Grover and Ila Martin Hobson.
Mrs. Allen loved to travel and enjoyed spending time at her mountain and beach homes. Lena liked animals and enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Rook player. She and her husband, Gene, hosted the best fish fry and chicken stew gatherings. Mrs. Allen was a Jehovah’s Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall in Mocksville for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Billy Gene Allen; sisters, Lexie Johnson, Josephine Hutchens, Emogene Frazier, Gay Macemore, and Beatrice Davis.
Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Eaton Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; or to Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.