Ellen R. Alldred

Ellen R. Alldred, 68, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday March 6, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born August 29, 1942 in Boston, MA to the late Edward Leo and Mary Roach, she lived in Lumpkin County for the past 34 years having moved from Cherokee County. Mrs. Alldred retired as a para-professional with the Lumpkin County School System after 18 years of service. A proud mother of 5 sons, she was always actively involved and participated in their many scholastic and athletic activities. She possessed a love for camping excursions, family events and was an avid reader. She possessed great knowledge of current events and historical facts. A member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, she remained true to her faith. Ellen was also preceded in death by a son, Michael J. Alldred.

Surviving are her husband of 46 years, James "Jim" Alldred, Dawsonville; sons and daughter in law, Joseph Alldred, Charlotte, NC, Brian Alldred, Dahlonega, Jamie and Cas Alldred, Dahlonega, Chris Alldred, Charlotte, NC; granddaughters, Savannah Alldred, Autumn Alldred; sisters and brother in law, Jackie and Ray Teeling, St. Michaels Maryland, Lee Byrd, Orlando, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Thursday March 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Ray Richardson will officiate.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 until 6:30 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Relay for Life, c/o Cas Alldred, 227 Syrup Mill Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.