Inez Pate Allen, 87, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013.  She is preceded in death by her husband, William James Allen, and parents, Jessie & Lillie Pate.  Mrs. Allen is survived by her sons, J.D. Jimmy Allen & wife, Margi, of Lawrenceville; Ricky Allen & wife, Sandy, of Lawrenceville; daughters, Linda Jones & husband, Bob, of Acworth; Debbie Holbert & husband, Mike, of Buford; Teresa Studstill & husband, Michael, of Lawrenceville; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Chaplain Ralph Atkinson officiating.  Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 11:00-2:00 & 4:00-7:00 pm  Tuesday, October 8, at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.