Tupelo - Martha Sue Allred, 68, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at her residence after an extended illness, surrounded by her children. A Lee County native, she was born February 3, 1942 to Clarence and Sarah Snipes Barnes. She was a graduate of Shannon High School. A dedicated employee of Prime Designs, Inc, she worked as a sewing machine operator until her health delcined. She was a devoted mother and loved the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial will be in Priceville Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband of 20 years, James Allred of Tupelo; five children, Anita Hunter (Mike) of Mooreville, Terry Hardin of Verona, Lisa Richey (Gary) of Mooreville, Junior Hardin of Verona, and Tammy King (Gene) of Walnut; five step-children, Jimmy Allred of Hawaii, Randy Allred (Wanda) of Columbus, Scotty Allred (Joanna) of Tupelo, Tracey Janelle (Richard) of Birmingham, and Nicole Johnson (Jerry) of Mantachie; one twin sister, Mary Herod (Wayne) of Tupelo; 11 grandchildren, 10 step-granchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; one brother; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Josh Richey, Austin Richey, Skylar Cannon, Gene King, Randy Allred, Scotty Allred, and Jerry Johnson, Richard Janelle.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Society, 1900 Dunbarton Drive, Suite 1
Jackson, MS 39216; or Unity Hospice, 1413 W Main St Ste B, Tupelo MS 38801