JOAN P. ALLEN

DECEMBER 5, 1927 – APRIL 17, 2010

PENDLETON, SC –Joan Pennell Allen, age 82, of 398 Micasa Drive, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson, SC, on December 5, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edgar Pennell and Sara Spearman Pennell.  She was a graduate of Winthrop College and the University of Georgia.  Mrs. Allen was a retired public school teacher. 

Survivors include her granddaughter, Ashley Medlin of Easley, SC; and one brother, Dr. James E. Pennell and wife, Jan of Anderson, SC.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Robbie Pennell Medlin.

A private family committal service will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society, 235 Camson Road, Anderson, SC 29625, or Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougalfuneralhome.com. 

The McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.