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Glorene Drown Obituary

Glorene Y. Drown

PROSPECT: Glorene Y. Drown age 99 of Prospect, died early Saturday morning May 11, 2013 at the Community Health Care Center in Marion.

She was born September 12, 1913 in Marion to the late George Washington and Gera (Cowan) Griffiths, she was also predeceased by her husband Suel E. Drown, whom she married January 26, 1935 in Marion, he died July 26, 1973; three sisters: Lillian Sheterley, Dorothy Hoagland and Betty Post; one brother: George E. Griffiths; and two grandsons also preceded her.

Surviving are her children: Jean L. January of Prospect, Charles (Barbara) Drown of Longview, Texas, JoAnn (Eugene) Pendleton of Prospect and James E. (Randy Reeder) Drown of Arlington, Texas; one sister: Mary Alice Seiter of Michigan; 10 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren

Glorene was a homemaker, member of the Prospect Senior Citizens, where she was the last surviving charter member, member of the Prospect U.M. Church, she was an accomplished seamstress and in her younger days had worked as a hairdresser. Glorene was an avid reader, loved having company and enjoyed a good laugh.

But the center of her life was her family, whom she was devoted to.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect, Pastor Carolyn Christman will officiate, burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect.

Memorial Gifts may be made to the Prospect Senior Citizens 318 North Elm St. Prospect, Ohio 43342

Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

Published by Marion Star on May 12, 2013.
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Sorry for your loss JD and rest of family -

Stacy & Brianna Hinchley

May 14, 2013

May she rest in peace, as her work here is done. May her family be filled with the Blessing of her memory and surrounded by God's Love.

Cheryl Nielsen

May 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Commeans

May 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Griffiths

May 14, 2013

RIP dear sweet Aunt Rene! So glad that Bob and I got to visit and talk with you in April. We love you!

Diana and Bob Bricely

May 13, 2013

What a wonderful Christian Women. She was such a great neighbor. So blessed to have known her.

brenda amrine

May 13, 2013

RIP Great Grandma I know your watching all of us.

Kristina Swartz

May 12, 2013

May you rest Peacefully now Great Grandma..I am so blessed to have had you in my life and have you meet my daughter..We will miss your laughter and the sound of your voice. You were always such a sweet loving person..We love you and miss you dearly.

Krystal Toland

May 12, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Grandma Drown's passing. I will keep the family in my prayers. Rejoice with the Angel's, your life's circle has been completed. God Bless, Dixie

DIXIE HINES

May 12, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Sandy Barrows

May 12, 2013

Our thoughts and Prayers

Rodney and Angie Holton

May 11, 2013

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