Janie Bonds Allen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janie Bonds Allen of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Born October 20, 1932 in Concord, NC Janie was the daughter of the late George G. Bonds and Helen Honeycutt. Janie is survived by her husband of 67 years Elmer L. Allen, Jr. (Sonny) and her three children, David Lee Allen, Laura Jane Allen Sumner and husband Mark Sumner and Edward Christian Allen (Chip). She is survived by her five very dear grandchildren, Haley, Mary Reese and Sadie Bowler and Claire and Mitchell Allen and also by her brothers, Bobby Bonds and wife Elsie and John Bonds and wife Donna. Janie was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Keith O’Brien. Janie graduated from Burlington High School and Catawba College. She was active in the Salisbury community for decades, including arts, church and city organizations. Highlights include the Rowan Art Guild and the founding of the Waterworks Visual Art Center, creation of the Downtown Salisbury mural, the Salisbury Community Appearance Commission, the Salisbury Concert Choir and the St John’s Lutheran Church choir, where she was a member for over 30 years. Janie will be remembered for her charm, welcoming friendliness and dedication to civic projects. And per Sonny, her great looks. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Friday, January 31 at 3pm. A reception will follow in Peeler Hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Choir, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or the Salisbury Mural, City of Salisbury, 132 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, Attn: Kelly Baker. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Allen family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Janie Bonds Allen

October 20, 1932 - January 21, 2020