Janie Elizabeth Allman Guffey, age 85, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at her home.
She was a native of McDowell County and the daughter of the late Noah Allman and the late Lillian Ford Allman. She was a beloved mother and nanny and had a life long passion for gardening. She was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel B. Guffey, her second husband Walter N. Guffey, infant son Ronald Guffey, two brothers and one sister.
She is survived by:
One Son:
Alan B. Guffey and wife Linda
Three Grandchildren:
Laura Link and husband Lucas, Amelia Hailey and husband Stephen and Layla Gaddy and husband Marc.
Four Great-Grandchildren:
Wyatt Hailey, Tessa Gaddy, Colin Link and Duncan Link
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 6, 2017 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 6, 2017 with Dr. Diane Nelson officiating. Interment will be at Piedmont Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County at P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.
Visitation
AUG 6. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services
249 South Main St.
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
Funeral Service
AUG 6. 3:00 PM
McMahan's Funeral Chapel
249 South Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
Interment
AUG 6
Piedmont Baptist Church Cemetery
Maple Creek Rd.
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
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