FRANKLIN - Teresa Ann Allen “T”, 54, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 28, 2021. Teresa was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Nov. 16, 1967, to John and Betty Allen. Shortly after, she moved to Franklin with her family and was a lifelong resident.
Teresa was a blessing to anyone she met. She attended special education at Franklin High School. After graduation, she started volunteering at Macon Program for Progress for 15 years helping take care of the children there. Her love for people was especially shown around the children she cared for. She loved going to church and was an active member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She loved to sing and was a big fan of southern gospel and country music.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two nephews, Mark Zimmerman and Ryan Zimmerman; 10 great-nieces and nephews; one great-great niece; and special family members, Wanda Pritchett, Donna Seibert, Mary Gregory and Randy Gregory. She is preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Elaine Allen Zimmerman.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, at the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Pastors Gary McCoy and Guy Duvall officiated. Burial followed at Snowhill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mark Zimmerman, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Burrell, Joe Allen, Keith Henry and Randy Gregory served as pallbearers. Jase Zimmerman, Alex Zimmerman and Everett Zimmerman served as honorary pallbearers. The family received friends from one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations can be made to the Snowhill Cemetery fund.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the Allen family.