Sue Ellen Riddle Allen, 86, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, NC.
Born April 24,1937 in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Arch Jesse Riddle, Sr. and Leone Arps Riddle and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Ralph Allen, Sr. and brother Arch Jesse "A.J." Riddle, Jr.. Mrs. Allen was an elementary school teacher and taught adult basic education at Weyerhaeuser Corporation. She was a member of Plymouth United Methodist Church for many years following in the footsteps of her mother.
Her family includes her daughter, Vicki Allen Wheeler and husband Earl of Roanoke Rapids, NC; son, Leon Ralph Allen, Jr. and wife Christine of Holly Ridge, NC; sister, Betty Riddle Barnhill of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Katelyn Allen, Emmie Garner and husband Glenn, Josh Wheeler, Miranda Faison and husband Scott and Ben Wheeler; great grandchildren, Avery, Brean, Noah, Hudson, Colton and Amelia.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Plymouth United Methodist Church with Reverend Vickie Woolard officiating. Family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Plymouth United Methodist Church at PO Box 734, Plymouth, NC 27962.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.