Birth date: Jan 16, 1921 Death date: Jan 28, 2020
Earlyne Olivia Smith Allison 1/16/1921 – 1/28/2020. Earlyne Olivia Smith Allison of Stevenson, AL was born January 16, 1921 in Paint Rock Valley, AL, the oldest child of Winston T. & Ethel Plaster Smith. A graduate of Florence St Read Obituary
Wonderful lady, so sorry to hear this sad news. As a 1st year teacher, she mentored me & worked with me as a team teacher along with Annie Ruth Loyd, a fellow teacher. Not only was she a master teacher, but a fabulous cook & a supporter of her husband, Mr.Edwin. Danny & I enjoyed many bank activities with them. Prayers for her family & her many friends, RIP, “Miss Earlyne” . Danny & Frances Crownover
Earlyne was a special lady in our family's life. When we first visited Stevenson my senior year of dental school in 1981 we went to the Stevenson Cumberland Presbyterian Church one Sunday. Sandra and I were out scouting towns we might live. Edwin and Earlyne met us during church and invited us to lunch. There they told us of all the wonderful attributes of Stevenson. Later they invited us to spend the night at their place rather than going to a hotel. I tell people Edwin and Earlyne were a large part of why we chose to come to Stevenson.
Over the years our friendship grew.I called them Mr. and Mrs. A. Earlyne was a standard bearer of the church. She loved Edwin, her family, especially her grandchildren, her church, her friends, and Auburn football. She often told us of her start teaching in a one room schoolhouse and her love of both teaching and the kids she taught. She would always have to catch us up with Shaw or John or Jerry and later their children as well. Later she was blessed with living with Andrea Lynn and Murphree as she aged.
She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. She lived a long and full life. I imagine she had few regrets. What else could you ask for in a life worth living.
Scott Shepherd
Earlyne was always a special lady to me especially the patience she had during my 6th grade year spent with her. Special memories with her in school and church. RIP to a special lady.
Sonny McCrary
ANDI, SO SORRY ABBOUT MS. EARLYN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
SUE STEWART
A very special Lady that I will miss, my prayers go with you on your journey home. You have been my friend for many years and I thank you.
I will have great difficulty putting on paper what Miss Earlynne has meant to me. An ever present light in my neighborhood, church and school.
She always welcomed a “drop in” visit at her home for children looking for a yummy snack. And what a wonderful cook she was! I loved her ham loaf, spaghetti and all the bread! She shared summer vegetables from her garden and the blueberries from her back yard. Quick to bring a meal during sickness or times of grief, she lived generously.
She or my mother taught every Sunday school class I was ever in - she handled the older grades and directed the “assembly” of Sunday school classes before going to our regular classes. She was responsible for getting a Youth Hymnal with more contemporary music and hymns for us middle schoolers. I remember learning so many sweet hymns out of that book, which I have in my hymnal collection. She orchestrated many if not all Christmas plays. Oh my, those preschoolers with angel wings made of coat hangers, tissue paper and glitter! The Wise Men, the shepherds in their father’s bathrobes, and a doll for baby Jesus - what sweet memories. And I mustn’t fail to mention the years of Bible School gathering on the front steps of the church each morning and following the the flags and Bible in procession and opening the day with the pledges to the American flag, the Christian flag and the Bible. Always led by her. Miss Earlynne lived out her faith in her community such a winsome way that I am sure I am not the only one whom she influenced to follow Christ. She loved well and lived well. I will never forget her and the things she taught me.
Praying for the family of Ms Allison, she was a special person and a wonderful teacher whom I loved dearly. RIP
Prayers for the family
So sorry to read of Ms. Earlyne's passing. Prayers and sympathy to Andi and her family. She was an awesome lady!!
