Charletta E. Allen, affectionately known as "Granny" passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House. She was 86. Born in Anderson, SC, on September 15, 1929, she was a graduate of Girl's High School, Class of 1946. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Charletta was a dedicated member of Varennes Heights Baptist Church. For more than 30 years she served as Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher. She loved flowers, children, and was loved by all. Her greatest joy came from raising her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, James Hubert Allen; children, James Allen and his wife Janice, of Anderson, SC, Charles Allen and his wife Wanda, of Anderson, SC, Trudy A. Hawkins and her husband Jimmy, of Anderson, SC, Jeanie A. Celio, and her husband, Jerry, of Snellville, GA, and David Allen and his wife Alyson, of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Cindy Allen, Daniel Allen, Gary Hawkins (Kristin), Brian Hawkins (Ashley), Allen Hawkins (Sara), Adam Celio (Kerianne), Mark Celio (Amy), Elliott Allen, and Lara Allen; great-grandchildren, Adam, Nickolas, Lillie Ann, James, Emma, Grady, Ben, Nate, Anna, Bradley; and great-nieces, Robin Wiliford, and Terry Simmons. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. The family will be at the residence, 614 Palmer Street, Anderson, SC and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home, prior to the service on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Kirt Mitchell and Reverend Charles Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Sunday, May 15, 2016 1:30PM - 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Sunday, May 15, 2016 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621