Lillie "Mae" Bradford Allen

Lillie Mae Bradford Allen, 81, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her residence.

She was born in Unicoi County, Tennessee on April 24, 1945 to the late John and Essie Hilman Bradford.

Mae will be remembered as a free-spirited lady who enjoyed being outside and going places. She spent lots of time with her best friend, Teenie Grant. They could often be found together shopping, trying new restaurants, or visiting the casino. Mae was very family-oriented and was an amazing grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family deeply.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Red” William Allen, and her daughter, Jackie Higgins.

She is survived by two children, Elaine Atkins (Rusty) and Steve Ivers (Becky); step-son, Tracy Allen; a special niece who she raised, Tonia Ledford; three grandchildren, Jessica Burke (Joseph), Cody Ivers, and Chad Atkins; eight great-grandchildren, Brenton Burke, Joseph Mills, Jr., Eian Burke, Landon Ivers, Easton Ivers, Dakota Ivers, Eli Ivers, and Bella Atkins; one sister, Pearl Bailey; and one brother, Mack Bradford.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery.