Betty Allen

Ms. Marion Elizabeth “Betty” Turner Allen, 81, of Milner, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at her home.

Born in Jackson, June 21, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Wiley Davis and Geraldine Thompson Turner. Ms. Allen formerly worked at Springs Industries for several years as bookkeeper. She enjoyed sewing, the outdoors and taking care of her yard. She was the loving matriarch of her family and loved serving, caring for and nurturing all of those she loved.

Ms. Allen was a member of Rock Springs Church.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Edward Allen; brothers, Bill Turner, Phillip Turner and James Turner; sister, Jean Rodda and special friend, Reggie Griffin.

Survivors include two daughters, Julie Freeman and husband Michael of Williamson and Kristie Allen of Milner; grandchildren, Macy Blane and husband Evan or Norfolk, VA and Edward Bishop of Milner; great-grandchildren, Kathleen Freeeman, Trenton Freeman and wife Alana, Madison Freeman and Jack Blane; great-great granddaughter, Evelynn Freeman; brothers, Anthony Turner, Barry Turner and wife Nancy and David Turner, all of Barnesville; sisters, Cindy Goolsby of Orchard Hill and Denise Barnes and husband Jeff of Jackson; sister-in-law, Polly Turner of Griffin; special friend, Gail Barnes; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service for Ms. Betty Turner Allen will be conducted Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Rudy Mangham officiating. Inurnment will follow in Westwood Gardens.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.

For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of the family.