The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mazarena Allen of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy 26E, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Allen Waters officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.
Mrs. Mazarena Johnson Allen was born April 11, 1948, in Montezuma to Marvin and Eria Johnson. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and became a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was a 1966 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School. She furthered her education and earned a B.S. in Sociology in 1970 and a Master's in Counseling in 1972 from Fort Valley State College.
Mrs. Allen began her teaching career in Dooly County. Then she taught at Lamson Richardson School in Marshallville. She then became certified to counsel middle school students in Macon County. She retired from the Macon County School System after 22 years of service.
Mrs. Mazarena Allen passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Marvin and Eria Johnson, and her sister Marilyn Grimes.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles Allen of Montezuma, Georgia; two sons: Christopher Allen and Reginald (Shelia) Allen of Montezuma, Georgia; three grandchildren: Christopher, Destiny and DeKameron; a great-grandson, Cayson; her sister and brother; Carolyn Isreal of Montezuma, Georgia and Carroll (Stephanie) Johnson of Warner Robins, Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends.
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