Reba Allen

Reba Darlene Allen, 64, a longtime resident of McDonald, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Darlene was born and raised in Trion, Ga., to the late Albert "Bud" and Estelle Cooper. She was a member of New Life Church of God and a current employee of Walmart Superstore on Gunbarrel. Survivors include her daughter, Crystal (Keith) Rutledge; son, Justin (Laura) Allen; grandchildren, Whitney Brewer, Cheyenne Allen and Katie Allen; great-grandson, Hayden Thompson; sisters, Annie Kate Henshaw and Ruby Lea Breedlove; brothers, Eddie (Adela) Cooper and Ernie Cooper; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Swaggerty and Rev. Gwynn Green officiating. Burial will follow at Shanty Town Cemetery in Trenton, GA. Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.