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Eva Elizabeth Allen, 87 of Mize, MS passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her Residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Friday, May 13, 1938 in Laurel, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee; 302 Eighth Ave SW, Magee, Mississippi, with funeral service to follow. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, Mississippi. David Garner will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031
Elizabeth found joy in the simple and beautiful things in life. She loved working in her yard and tending to her garden, where she cultivated both flowers and peace. Her life was dedicated to the education of children. She obtained a Master’s degree in Education from William Carey College and then went on to teach in the Smith County School District for 33 years. Her faith was the foundation of her life. As an educator she used her teaching skills in her church. She faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher for 30 years at Mize First Baptist Church. Elizabeth’s greatest goal as a teacher was to instill in her students a love for Scripture, ensuring that each one learned the books of the Bible and carried that knowledge in their hearts. She will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to God, and her nurturing spirit that touched her family, her church, and her community. Elizabeth leaves behind a legacy of faith and love that will continue to grow, much like the gardens she so tenderly cared for.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, J.C. Allen; father, William Cleo White, Sr; mother, Ever C Ainsworth White; brother, Johnny Keyes White; sister, Faye McCallum; sister-in-law, Joyce White.
Survivors include her son, Gary Allen of Greensboro, AL; daughter, Gina Sullivan (Robert) of Petal, MS; brothers, Jimmy Don White (JoAnn), William Cleo White, Jr (Mary John); sisters, Betty Jo Hollingsworth (David), Lynn White (Andy); grandchildren, Jay Howard, Peyton Howard, Garrett Sullivan and Rachel Sullivan; brother-in-law, Pat McCallum; friend, Rick Wilson.
Pallbearers will be Jerry McCallum, Brian White, Carson Hunt, Skyler White, Keith Garner, and Rick Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alan White.
Special music will be performed by Trinity Amason and Emily Amason.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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