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1929
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2011
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Glenna Hawthorne Obituary
Jo was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on February 16, 1929 to Clyde and Bea Garlow. When she was six years old they moved to Elkins, West Virginia, where she lived and attended school. In 1944, with her family, she moved to Ellensburg, Washington, where she met and fell in love with John Hawthorne. They were married on February 14th, 1948 and farmed in the Woldale area on Reecer Creek Road, until John passed away on February 3, 1976 at age 52. Jo later sold the farm in 1984 and moved to Ellensburg. Jo sold Avon for 18 years, was hostess at Perkins Restaurant for 5 years and worked at Berry's department store for 10 years as manager in the children's department. After retiring in 1992, she moved to the Tri-Cities to be closer to her daughters.
Jo is survived by; her three children Dan (Sherry) Hawthorne, Vancouver, Washington, Carol (Larry) Henifin and Cindy Chapton, both of Richland, Washington; five grandchildren, Jennifer Chapton, John Henifin, Alana Henifin, Bryant Hawthorne and Kallen Hawthorne Gatherer; brother, Eugene (Polly) Garlow, Beckley, West Virginia; nephews, Steven and Kevin Garlow, Beckley, West Virginia; nieces, Patty Whitman, Seattle and Susan (Jim) Hanson, Ellensburg; Jo's Very Special friend Vince Graaff, Ellensburg.
Proceeding her in death are; her beloved husband John, parents Clyde and Bea Garlow, in laws, Bert and Clara Hawthorne and Marge and Bill Nevins.
In lieu of flowers, send memorials to the Lung Association or any of your choice.
Viewing will be held at Affordable Funeral Care, Friday, February 25th at 5 to 7 pm. Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 26th at 2 pm, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, with burial to follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
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for Glenna Hawthorne
March 1, 2011
To Jo's family,
Roma called us in Tucson to inform us of your Mother's passing. We were very sorry to hear the news. Jo was always a very special lady to our family as well as a valued employee for us at Berry's. We know she will be missed greatly by her family and friends but we are very thankful for having known her.
Linda and Dennis Cummings
Elwanda Engel
February 28, 2011
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Elwanda Engel
Melissa Bachmeier
February 26, 2011
I am deeply sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She was a wonderful lady and taught me many lessons in the short time I got to spend with her at Richland Rehab. You are all blessed to have had her as your mother. Take care and God Bless you at this time and always.
Melissa Bachmeier
February 25, 2011
I am so sorry you lost your mother, Carol. I remember all the times she visited at our daycare. What a wonderful person she was. She was one of the kindest people I've ever met. She will be missed. I hope you and your family are doing ok. Hang in there, it will get better. Thinking of all of you with deepest sympathy.
Marcia and Don Foss
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Marty Knapp
February 25, 2011
Cindy, Dan and Carol,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady and my 2nd Mom back in my Jr High years. Dan was my best friend and we often spent Friday or Saturday night at each others homes. I still remember Jo coming into the bedroom in the morning to wake us up by sprinkling cold water on our faces! Considering that we'd probably kept her and John awake half the night laughing and carrying on, we got off pretty easy.
I will always remember the Hawthorne family with much fondness.
Marty Knapp
February 25, 2011
We love you.
APolly & Uncle Gene
Tracy Brooks-Lofy
February 24, 2011
I worked with Jo at Berry's in 1992 or so, we had the best time she will be missed.
Barbara Rodden
February 23, 2011
Carol and family: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She sold Avon to me and helped me purchase gifts at Berry's. A beautiful and lovely lady, she always had a smile and a positive attitude.
Barbara Mann Rodden
February 23, 2011
Carol and family: I am so sorry about your Mom. She sold Avon to me and helped me in Berry's Department many times. Jo was an extraordinary and beautiful lady.
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