Allie Marie McDuffie

Allie Marie Summers McDuffie, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 25, 2025. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on December 11, 1943, and remained a proud, lifelong resident.

Allie lived life with flair and love. She was a renowned style guru, a woman whose cool, sophisticated beauty commanded attention the moment she walked into a room—and whose witty sense of humor kept everyone laughing. Her generous spirit was boundless.

Her home was her haven and her greatest joy, a place where she loved to welcome people (provided they called ahead!). Allie was a phenomenal cook, famous for making the best cornbread dressing in the world. She had a magical green thumb, often rescuing and revitalizing plants others had given up on. Any pet Allie had was truly the luckiest animal alive; no one could love them more than she did. And if you ever had the pleasure of dancing with her, you knew she had the best two-step around.

Allie was the beloved mother of Kimiko McDuffie and Lisa McDuffie. She is survived by her loving daughters Kimiko (Pamela), Lisa; her step-daughters Gloria Richardson of Los Angeles, CA and Roblynne (Chris) Bostic of Fountain Inn, SC; her grandson Alexander A.J. Pruitt of the home; her two cherished sisters, Juliet Ware and Mary Ann Summers; her nephews Darrell Austin, Donald Austin and Mike Austin; her nieces Tracy Ware, Jennifer Ware and McKinnzey Shirley; and a host of other grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McDuffie; her sister, Mable Duncan; and her parents, Walter and Alma Summers.

A memorial service will be held on October 30, 2025, at 1PM, at the Cremation Society of SC - Westville Funerals, 6010 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611. 

In loving memory of Allie McDuffie, whose spirit touched the lives of many, we invite family and friends to celebrate her memory through a heartfelt Tribute Tune entitled "Flair and Love". To honor Allie's memory and to experience the beauty of this tribute, please click here, “Flair and Love" to listen.