This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on 24 February 2005: Mary Alice McMurtry ALLEN Sumner Age 62 February 23, 2005 Age 62, of Goodlettsville. Wednesday, February 23, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Maxie Allen. Mrs. Allen is survived by her sons, Chris Allen (Sheila), Jeff Allen (Denise), Kevin Allen (Debra); daughter, Stacy Baughman (Gary); nine grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd McMurtry, Freddie McMurtry, Leon McMurtry; sisters, Dara Lanning, Waynnie Belcher. Her remains are with Cole 9 p.m. today (Thursday). Funeral services at 1030 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2005 at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Allen officiating. Family will serve as Pallbearers. Interment at Nashville National Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions are made to Alive Hospice Inc., 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203 or American Cancer Society, 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203. COLE & GARRETT, Goodlettsville, (615) 859-5231, 24 Hour Obit Line (615) 859-0300.