Dorothy Clayborn Allen peacefully transitioned into eternity on January 14, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born to the late William Clayborn and Rebecca Wells Clayborn in Lynchburg, SC. She later moved to Winston-Salem where she married the late Willis Allen Sr. Together, they had 6 children. And from those children came 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.

She was a lifelong member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church and retired from RJ Reynolds in 1989 after almost 30 years of employment. She was an avid traveler, an amazing cook, and a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. As the matriarch of a family 5 generations long, her love and memory will live on in the hearts of many.

Homegoing services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Church.