Leila Allison's obituary , Passed away on April 8, 2026 in Gaffney, South Carolina

Leila Allison

August 13, 1929 - April 8, 2026 (96 years old)

Gaffney, South Carolina

Leila Allison's obituary , Passed away on April 8, 2026 in Gaffney, South Carolina

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Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

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Leila Allison

August 13, 1929 - April 8, 2026 (96 years old)

Gaffney, South Carolina

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Leila Allison Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 8, 2026, at the age of 96, Leila Allison of Gaffney, South Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leila Allison to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Leila's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Leila's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas Lafayette Allison, Jr.; her parents, George L. Lewis and Mary Watkins Lewis; and her sister Carolyn Smith. She is survived by: her sons, George Thomas "Tommy" Allison (Reba) of Cowpens and Steven Craig Allison; her grandchildren, Ashley Allison (Eric) and Michael Thomas Allison (Susie); and her niece Sharon Miller (Bill) of Gaffney. She is also survived by numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1449, Gaffney, SC 29342.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory



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Apr 10

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Blakely Funeral Home
1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

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Apr 10

Graveside service

Frederick Memorial Gardens
986 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

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