Gwelda Joyce Porter Allen Obituary (1960 - 2016)

Funeral services for Gwelda Joyce Allen, age 56, will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Pond Creek Congregational Methodist Church with Brother Jack Leslie officiating. Interment will follow in the Nance Church of Christ Cemetery. Gwelda passed away on September 24, 2016, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on July 14, 1960, to Mr. Tom Porter and the late Mrs. Martha Nell Joyce Porter in Alamo, Tennessee. Surviving relatives are her father, Tom Porter, loving husband, Glenn Allen, son, Gregory Allen (Kim), daughter, April Emison (R.J.); brother, David Porter (Gail); sister, Carol Cooke (David); grandchildren, Avery Emison and Jase Emison; nieces, Jaida Ward (Barry); Amber Henderson (Chance); Douglas Cooke; great-niece, Ellie Henderson; great-nephew, Case Henderson. She also leaves behind hundreds of beloved people within her family, friends, church members, and customers. Pallbearers for the service will be Dwayne Porter, Scott Porter, Andy Porter, Allen Turner, Tim Clarke, and Sammy Henderson. Gwelda graduated from Hamlett Robertson High School in 1978. She received a business certificate from West Tennessee Business College in 1980. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Allen, in 1981. Her daughter April, was born in 1986, her son Gregory, was born in 1989. Her banking career lasted thirty-six years. She was employed by the Bank of Alamo until its closing, and then employed at Foundation Bank where she served as Regional President. Gwelda was an active member of Pond Creek Congregational Methodist Church. She was involved in many charities and community organizations. She loved helping others and was a selfless servant. Gwelda loved flowers, working in her yard, and caring for her grandchildren. In November of 2015, she was diagnosed with AML. In the past ten months she demonstrated bravery, courage, strength, and her will to FIGHT until the end. Her witty, energetic, and caring personality left a lasting impression on all that knew her.