Viola Kennon Allen

Viola Ann Kennon Allen, age 94 of Eden, NC passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday January 25th, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 30, 2025 at 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2 pm. Burial will follow at Dan View Cemetery. The family will meet following the service in the Dining Room at 230 Hidden Valley Dr. in Eden.

Viola was born February 23, 1930 in Rockingham County to the late Will Lee Kennon and Dollie Massey Kennon. She was a member of Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Viola retired from Karastan Rug Mill. Everyone who knew her would agree that she was one of the sweetest and most appreciative souls they’d ever known. Never complaining, almost always singing or humming, and asking every morning if we’d had breakfast. She was quick to correct your grammar, pinch your arm, and let you know that she “loved your bones.” Her genuine relationship with Jesus began at a young age and she faithfully served and pointed others to Him even till her final breath. 

She is survived by daughters: Melinda Hatcher (Jimmy), Deborah Pulliam both of Eden, Laverne “Bunnie’ Coleman of High Point, Tammy Church (Ken) of Stoneville, and Lori Allen (Jason) of Reidsville; sisters: Beatrice Blanchard, Evon Pierce both of Eden, Veronica Duck of Whitsett; brother, Billy Kennon of Eden; grandchildren, Jerry and Stephen Hatcher, Tracey Ellis, Jennifer Thill, Ashley Pulliam, Chris and Eric Coleman, Kathryn Church, and Rebekah Bowling; 17 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; 

Viola was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her husband, Theo Jackson Allen; 3 grandchildren, Josh Turner, Melissa Tompkins and Ryan Massey; great-grandson, Grayson  Lee Hatcher; brothers, Baby "Herbert", Jesse Kennon, Melvin Kennon; sisters, Ruby Adkins, Hazel Robertson, Lucille Baker.

Special thanks to primary caregivers Donna, Gilda, Tia, and Beth, and three special granddaughters and caregivers, Tracey Ellis, Ashley Pulliam, and Kathryn Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ancora Compassionate Care, 2150 N.C. 65, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Online condolences may be made at www.fairfuneralhome.com