Wanda Ruth Allen

Wanda Ruth Waller Allen was born September 16, 1957 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of Vada and the late Curtis Waller.Mrs. Allen had a B.A. in English, B.A. in History, and a Masters Degree in History. She taught for twenty-six years in the Benton County School system at Briarwood and later at Camden Central High School. She was adjunct Professor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, teaching history classes locally. She was a member of the board of directors for the Regional Reelfoot Library Board. She was the co-founder of the Camden Lioness Club. She was the State Social Studies teacher of the year. She also founded and sponsored the Veterans Recognition Program at Camden Central High School for Veterans in Benton County. She was president of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Unity Circle. She is survived by her husband Ricky Allen of Camden, TN; a son, Tyler Allen of Camden, TN; mother, Vada Waller of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Alan Waller of Adamsville, TN; two nieces, April Stults and Autumn Waller; nephew, Ian Nicholas Allen.