Macie Campbell Allen

August 30, 1922 - August 3, 2019

Macie Jeanette Campbell Allen, 96, of Matthews, NC, died Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Matthews. Macie was born in Mecklenburg County on August 30, 1922, the daughter of Luther McDonald and Tharza Lucinda Campbell. She graduated as Class President of Matthews High School. After school, she had several jobs prior to marrying her high school sweetheart. Macie enjoyed many things in life but most important to her was the time spent with family and friends. She loved large family get togethers and she will be missed by all who knew her. Macie is survived by three children: William McDonald Allen (wife Wanda) of Indian Trail, NC; Neal Lewis Allen Jr. (wife Shirley) of Davidson, NC; and David Allen (Jane Mealy) of Charlotte; her grandchildren: Nick Allen (wife Camelia), Krystal Nethken (husband Mike), and William McDonald Allen Jr (fiancé April Webb); and great grandchildren: Lilly Allen and Alexis Nethken. Macie is survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Lewis Allen and a daughter, Cheryl Lucinda Allen. Macie’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 8, at 11:00 am at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. Following the service, Macie will be taken in formal procession Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte where she will be buried next to her husband. In honor of Macie being one of the oldest members of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, the family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name be made directly to the church.