Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:11 am

Janie Elizabeth Allman Guffey, age 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

She was a native of McDowell County and the daughter of the late Noah Allman and the late Lillian Ford Allman. She was a beloved mother and nanny and had a life long passion for gardening. She was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel B. Guffey, her second husband Walter N. Guffey, infant son Ronald Guffey, two brothers and one sister.

She is survived by: one son: Alan B. Guffey and wife Linda. Three grandchildren. Four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Diane Nelson officiating. Interment was held at Piedmont Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County at P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements.