in Loving Memory of

Mary Manley Allen

October 23, 1924 – January 12, 2026

Lived 101 years

Holly Hills · Granbury, Texas

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 (Mary Manley Allen saved March 1955 at age 31.)

Life story

The Life of Mary Manley Allen

It is with joy and sadness that we announce Mary Manley Allen’s home going to be with her Lord and Savior. At the age of 101, Mary passed away at home as a resident of Granbury, Texas on January 12, 2026. She was formerly of Augusta, Morrow, and Atlanta, Georgia. Mary was born on October 23, 1924, to Myrtle Ione (Johnson) Manley and Robert Raymond Manley in Atlanta. Friends describe her as prayer warrior, mentor, godly servant, Bible teacher, missionary, evangelist, lifelong friend, patriot, political activist, baseball fan, quilter, gardener, and Texan.

Mary served as Director of Evangelism at First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia, for several years, teaching believers how to share the gospel through Evangelism Explosion. She served on the Georgia State Board of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF/Good News Clubs), taught believers how to share the gospel with children, and served this organization in a variety of roles for 50+ years. A prolific writer with biblical insight, she developed Christian curriculums for children used by Released Time Christian Education in Augusta schools. She also served with CEF as a Bible teacher, where students were given the opportunity to attend Christian education classes at a nearby church. At age 70, Mary served for a year in Ukraine with CoMission, teaching a curriculum, “Christian Ethics and Morality, a Foundation for Society.” She returned twice to Ukraine on mission trips at ages 75 and 80. Mary authored two locally published children’s devotionals celebrating Easter and Christmas which were provided to Granbury churches.

Mary retired from the executive office of Rich’s Department Store in Atlanta, Georgia where she was employed for almost 20 years. She was a member of Acton Baptist Church, Texas, and the Granbury Quilters’ Guild. From 2011 through 2016, she invested 2,815 hours making 300 quilt tops for local charities with the help of her friend, Lou Bates.

Mary is survived by five generations:

her children, Robert Edward Allen and wife, JoAnn Allen; Elaine Allen Thomas and husband, Lindell Thomas; and Cynthia Allen Suich and husband, Dr. Paul Suich;

her grandchildren, Bob Allen; Joshua Suich and wife, Angie Suich; Dr. David Suich and wife, Elisabeth Brown; and Heather Hogan and husband, Shane Hogan;

her great grandchildren Austin Allen, Ansley Allen, Anna Allen, Reilly Hogan, Mack Hogan, Olivia Suich, Clara Brown, Camille Brown;

her great-great grandchildren Carter Allen, Preslee Allen;

as well as nieces Genie Lindsey, Linda Barbry, and Donna Reigner; nephews Scott and Phil Manley, their spouses and children. She was preceded in death by brothers, James Manley, Stuart Manley, and sister, Bertie Andrews. Special friends include Cari Wells; Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Apostol, Jonathan Apostol, and Mary Grace Apostol; Kathy Krajca; Valery Raney; Lou Bates; Dr. David Kuban; Dr. Eduardo Humes; Dr. Jay Thomas; friends through the Greater Forth Worth Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship; and church family at Acton Baptist Church.

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