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Barnetta Allen

Barnetta "Barney" Rosenberg Allen, 92, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Barney was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, the daughter of the late Gussie and Michael Rosenberg, wife of Otis "Oastie" W. Allen for 50 years the love of her life, and the sister of the late Leah Davis. Barney was of the Jewish faith and was very active in the Jewish Community, and volunteered for many organizations. Known to everyone around as Barney, she never met a stranger and her lively and happy personality will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Survivors include her daughters, Randy (Dennis) Selvidge, Lynda (David) McClain, Debbie (Alton) Sack; sons, Barry (Kayla) Allen and Regin (Jackie) Allen; grandchildren, Shana Allen, Sarah Gollop, Sammi Gollop, Jennifer Allen, Adam (Audra) Sack, Matt (Betsy) McClain, Scott (Laurie) Allen, Sherrod (Jennifer) Allen; great-grandchildren, Paige Barnes, Shan Humphrey, Cole and Dillon McClain, Lyla Sack, Justin and Alyssa Allen. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in the Chapel. Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423-265-4414.

Published January 19, 2014

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